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F-4 Phantom II vs Su-15 Flagon

F-4 Phantom II vs Su-15 Flagon at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 2,230 km/h, range 2,699 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 17,900 kg, built 5,195 vs 1,290 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-15 Flagon
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Su-15 Flagon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Sukhoi
First flight 27 May 1958 30 May 1962
Year introduced 1962 1965
Number produced 5195 units 1290 units
Average unit price $2.4 million $4 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 36.6 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 9.4 m
Height 5.0 m 4.8 m
Length 19.0 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 2230 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 18,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 17,900 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 10,760 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 2 x 7,138 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-15 Flagon?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 2,230 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-15 Flagon?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-15 Flagon?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 18,100 meters (59,383 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-15 Flagon?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 17,900 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $2.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-15 Flagon?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 3 years before the Su-15 Flagon which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-15 Flagon?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1,290 units of the Su-15 Flagon.