F-4 Phantom II vs OV-1 Mohawk
Overview
The F-4 Phantom II and the OV-1 Mohawk are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Grumman respectively.
The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 4.8x the OV-1 Mohawk's 491 km/h. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 1,519 km for the OV-1 Mohawk. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 7,600 m for the OV-1 Mohawk. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 3.4x the OV-1 Mohawk's 8,214 kg.
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 380 for the OV-1 Mohawk. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 1 years before the OV-1 Mohawk (1958 vs 1959).
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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 |
| American twin-turboprop armed military observation and battlefield surveillance aircraft, developed in the late 1950s and operated from short, unimproved runways in support of ground forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 14 April 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 380 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 | 33.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 491 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,519 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,214 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,468 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 500 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or OV-1 Mohawk?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 491 km/h, a difference of 1,879 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk has a longer range at 1,519 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or OV-1 Mohawk?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or OV-1 Mohawk?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 8,214 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or OV-1 Mohawk?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 12.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk 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 OV-1 Mohawk?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 380 units of the OV-1 Mohawk.