F-4 Phantom II vs TBM
Overview
The F-4 Phantom II and the TBM are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Socata respectively.
The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 4.3x the TBM's 555 km/h. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 3,304 km for the TBM. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 9,185 m for the TBM. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 8.4x the TBM's 3,354 kg.
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 1,000 for the TBM. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $4.5M for the TBM. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 30 years before the TBM (1958 vs 1988).
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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 | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Socata |
| First flight | 14 July 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 million |
| 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 | 18.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 555 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,304 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,185 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,354 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,837 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 522 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or TBM?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the TBM's 555 km/h, a difference of 1,815 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or TBM?
The TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or TBM?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the TBM's 9,185 meters (30,134 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or TBM?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or TBM?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or TBM?
The TBM is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or TBM?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 28 years before the TBM which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or TBM?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1,000 units of the TBM.