F-4 Phantom II vs Mirage 4000

Overview

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 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 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 πŸ‡«πŸ‡· 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 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 72.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.9 m β—‰
Height 6.0 m β—‰
Length 18.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2445 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 32,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 13,490 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,550 kgf β—‰

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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.