F-4 Phantom II vs Su-17 Fitter
The F-4 Phantom II and the Su-17 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II vs 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 1,150 km for the Su-17 Fitter. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 14,500 m for the Su-17 Fitter. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 3.6x the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg. The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 2,867 for the Su-17 Fitter. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $6M for the Su-17 Fitter. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 8 years before the Su-17 Fitter (1958 vs 1966).
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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 | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 1 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 2867 units |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 680 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,030 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,757 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 16,186 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 27.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2140 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,150 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,890 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,932 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,000 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-17 Fitter?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,140 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-17 Fitter?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-17 Fitter?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-17 Fitter?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-17 Fitter?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 9 years before the Su-17 Fitter which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-17 Fitter?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 2,867 units of the Su-17 Fitter.