F-4 Phantom II vs Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta

Overview

The F-4 Phantom II and the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II vs 1,700 km/h for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 14,600 m for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 5.4x the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 5,150 kg.

The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 1,422 for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $12M for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta first flew 3 years before the F-4 Phantom II (1955 vs 1958).

F-4 Phantom II

American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side 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
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Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta

French experimental jet fighter from the 1950s, never deployed in combat or operational use.
Dassault Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta combat aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 25 June 1955
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 1422 units
Average unit price $12 million
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F-4 Phantom II

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 ◉

Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta

Wing area 27.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 7.3 m ◉
Height -- m
Length 12.8 m ◉
Maximum speed 1700 km/h ◉
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 14,600 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 5,150 kg ◉
Empty weight 3,610 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 980 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 670 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 680 km compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 14,600 meters (47,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 5,150 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta is more expensive at approximately $12 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 I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta entered service first in 1961, 1 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1,422 units of the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta.

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