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F-4 Phantom II vs OV-10 Bronco

F-4 Phantom II vs OV-10 Bronco at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 452 km/h, range 2,699 vs 2,222 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 6,552 kg, built 5,195 vs 360 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
North American OV-10 Bronco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OV-10 Bronco
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II OV-10 Bronco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell North American
First flight 27 May 1958 16 July 1965
Year introduced 1962 1967
Number produced 5195 units 360 units
Average unit price $2.4 million $1 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 88.7 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 12.2 m
Height 5.0 m 4.6 m
Length 19.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 452 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 2,222 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 8,780 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 6,552 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 3,261 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 2 x 776 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or OV-10 Bronco?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 452 km/h, a difference of 1,918 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or OV-10 Bronco?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 2,222 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or OV-10 Bronco?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 8,780 meters (28,805 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or OV-10 Bronco?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 6,552 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or OV-10 Bronco?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or OV-10 Bronco?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $2.4 million per unit compared to the OV-10 Bronco at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or OV-10 Bronco?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 5 years before the OV-10 Bronco which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or OV-10 Bronco?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 360 units of the OV-10 Bronco.