F-4 Phantom II vs Mirage 2000

Overview

The F-4 Phantom II and the Mirage 2000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II vs 2,336 km/h for the Mirage 2000. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 1,550 km for the Mirage 2000. The Mirage 2000 operates at altitudes up to 18,300 m compared to 18,288 m for the F-4 Phantom II.

The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 601 for the Mirage 2000. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $23M for the Mirage 2000. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 20 years before the Mirage 2000 (1958 vs 1978).

American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell
First flight 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 5195 units
Average unit price $3 million
French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars.
Dassault Mirage 2000 Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 1 March 1978
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 601 units
Average unit price $23 million
Wing area 49.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.7 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 19.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2370 km/h β—‰
Operational range 680 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg β—‰
Empty weight 13,757 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 8,093 kgf β—‰
Wing area 41.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.1 m β—‰
Height 5.2 m β—‰
Length 14.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2336 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,550 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,626 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage 2000?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Mirage 2000's 2,336 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 1,550 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage 2000?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Mirage 2000's 17,500 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage 2000?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is more expensive at approximately $23 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage 2000?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 21 years before the Mirage 2000 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage 2000?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.