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F-4 Phantom II vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
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Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Nanchang
First flight 27 May 1958 4 June 1965
Year introduced 1962 1970
Number produced 5195 units 1300 units
Average unit price $3 million $1 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 9.7 m
Height 5.0 m 4.3 m
Length 19.0 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 1210 km/h
Operational range 680 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 11,300 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 2 x 3,750 kgf
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Overview

The F-4 Phantom II and the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Nanchang respectively.

Top speed is 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II vs 1,210 km/h for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 2,000 km for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 16,500 m for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 2.5:1 the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 11,300 kg.

The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 1,300 for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $1M for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 7 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan (1958 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 1,210 km/h, a difference of 1,160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 11,300 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 15.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 8 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1,300 units of the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan.