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F-4 Phantom II vs MiG-25 Foxbat

F-4 Phantom II vs MiG-25 Foxbat at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 3,000 km/h, range 2,699 vs 2,575 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 36,200 kg, built 5,195 vs 1,186 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-4 Phantom II MiG-25 Foxbat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 27 May 1958 6 March 1964
Year introduced 1962 1970
Number produced 5195 units 1186 units
Average unit price $2.4 million $15 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 61.4 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 14.0 m
Height 5.0 m 6.1 m
Length 19.0 m 23.8 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 2,575 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 20,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 36,200 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 2 x 10,207 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,370 km/h, a difference of 630 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 2,575 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 28,030 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $2.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 8 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1,186 units of the MiG-25 Foxbat.