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F-4 Phantom II vs Nesher

F-4 Phantom II vs Nesher at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 2,573 km/h, range 2,699 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 13,500 kg, built 5,195 vs 61 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
IAI Nesher combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Nesher
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Nesher
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell IAI
First flight 27 May 1958 1 September 1969
Year introduced 1962 1971
Number produced 5195 units 61 units
Average unit price $2.4 million --
Wing area 49.2 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 8.2 m
Height 5.0 m 4.3 m
Length 19.0 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 2573 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 17,680 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 6,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Nesher?
The Nesher is faster with a maximum speed of 2,573 km/h compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,370 km/h, a difference of 203 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Nesher?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the Nesher's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Nesher?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Nesher's 17,680 meters (58,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Nesher?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Nesher's 13,500 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Nesher?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Nesher's 15.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Nesher?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 9 years before the Nesher which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Nesher?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 61 units of the Nesher.