GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

F-4 Phantom II vs MiG-27 Flogger

F-4 Phantom II vs MiG-27 Flogger at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 1,885 km/h, range 2,699 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 20,670 kg, built 5,195 vs 1,075 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-27 Flogger
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II MiG-27 Flogger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 27 May 1958 17 November 1972
Year introduced 1962 1975
Number produced 5195 units 1075 units
Average unit price $2.4 million $5 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 37.4 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 14.0 m
Height 5.0 m 5.0 m
Length 19.0 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 1885 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 20,670 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 11,908 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 1 x 11,502 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
F-4 Phantom II vs MiG-15 Fagot F-4 Phantom II vs Yak-9 Frank F-4 Phantom II vs MiG-21 Fishbed F-4 Phantom II vs MiG-17 Fresco F-4 Phantom II vs F-86 Sabre F-4 Phantom II vs F-84 Thunderjet

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 1,885 km/h, a difference of 485 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 20,670 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $5.0 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-27 Flogger?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 13 years before the MiG-27 Flogger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1,075 units of the MiG-27 Flogger.