F-4 Phantom II vs O-2 Skymaster
Overview
The F-4 Phantom II and the O-2 Skymaster are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Cessna respectively.
The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 7.4x the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 1,710 km for the O-2 Skymaster. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 6,000 m for the O-2 Skymaster. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 11:1 the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 532 for the O-2 Skymaster. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 9 years before the O-2 Skymaster (1958 vs 1967).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 532 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 320 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,710 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,449 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,292 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 80 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h, a difference of 2,050 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 5 years before the O-2 Skymaster which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or O-2 Skymaster?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 532 units of the O-2 Skymaster.