F-4 Phantom II vs Mirage 4000

The F-4 Phantom II and the Mirage 4000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II vs 2,445 km/h for the Mirage 4000. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 2,000 km for the Mirage 4000. The Mirage 4000 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 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 1 for the Mirage 4000. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $35M for the Mirage 4000. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 21 years before the Mirage 4000 (1958 vs 1979).

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 🇺🇸 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 delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles.
Dassault Mirage 4000 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 9 March 1979
Year introduced --
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $35 million
Wing area 49.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.7 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 19.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2370 km/h â—‰
Operational range 680 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg â—‰
Empty weight 13,757 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 8,093 kgf â—‰
Wing area 72.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.9 m â—‰
Height 6.0 m â—‰
Length 18.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2445 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 32,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 13,490 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,550 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,445 km/h compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,370 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 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 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,000 kg compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 28,030 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage 4000?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Mirage 4000's 18.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage 4000?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage 4000.