F-4 Phantom II vs Mirage F2 / F3

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 jet fighter-bomber, specifically built for all-weather role during the Cold War, never deployed operationally.
Dassault Mirage F2 / F3 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 12 June 1966
Year introduced --
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $10 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
Service ceiling 18,288 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg â—‰
Empty weight 13,757 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 16,186 kgf â—‰
Wing area 36.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.5 m â—‰
Height 5.8 m â—‰
Length 17.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1650 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 9,072 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 1,650 km/h, a difference of 720 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 680 km compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 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 F2 / F3?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 is more expensive at approximately $10 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 F2 / F3?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage F2 / F3.