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F-4 Phantom II vs Strikemaster

F-4 Phantom II vs Strikemaster at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 774 km/h, range 2,699 vs 2,224 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 5,216 kg, built 5,195 vs 146 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
BAC Strikemaster combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Strikemaster
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Strikemaster
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell BAC
First flight 27 May 1958 26 October 1967
Year introduced 1962 1968
Number produced 5195 units 146 units
Average unit price $3 million --
Wing area 49.2 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 11.2 m
Height 5.0 m 3.3 m
Length 19.0 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 774 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 2,224 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 5,216 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 1 x 14 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Strikemaster?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Strikemaster's 774 km/h, a difference of 1,596 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Strikemaster?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the Strikemaster's 2,224 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Strikemaster?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Strikemaster's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Strikemaster?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Strikemaster's 5,216 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Strikemaster?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Strikemaster's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Strikemaster?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 6 years before the Strikemaster which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Strikemaster?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 146 units of the Strikemaster.