F-4 Phantom II vs Mirage F2 / F3
Overview
The F-4 Phantom II and the Mirage F2 / F3 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Dassault respectively.
Top speed is 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II vs 1,650 km/h for the Mirage F2 / F3. The Mirage F2 / F3 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 F2 / F3. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $10M for the Mirage F2 / F3. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 8 years before the Mirage F2 / F3 (1958 vs 1966).
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| 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. | |
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| 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 ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 680 km |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,030 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,757 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,093 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 36.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1650 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,800 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 9,072 kgf ◉ |
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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.