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F-4 Phantom II vs Sea Harrier

F-4 Phantom II vs Sea Harrier at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 1,145 km/h, range 2,699 vs 3,222 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 11,884 kg, built 5,195 vs 111 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
British Aerospace Sea Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Sea Harrier
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Sea Harrier
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell British Aerospace
First flight 27 May 1958 20 August 1978
Year introduced 1962 1980
Number produced 5195 units 111 units
Average unit price $3 million $15.6 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 7.7 m
Height 5.0 m 3.7 m
Length 19.0 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 3,222 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 11,884 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 6,616 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 1 x 96 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Sea Harrier?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Sea Harrier's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 1,225 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a longer range at 3,222 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,699 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Sea Harrier?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Sea Harrier's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Sea Harrier?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Sea Harrier's 11,884 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Sea Harrier?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Sea Harrier's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Sea Harrier?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 18 years before the Sea Harrier which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Sea Harrier?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 111 units of the Sea Harrier.