F-4 Phantom II vs Su-17 Fitter

Overview

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).

F-4 Phantom II

American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II Combat profile drawing
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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Su-17 Fitter

Soviet-era fighter-bomber, extensively deployed in varied conflicts worldwide, known for its variable-sweep wing design and robust operational capacity.
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter Combat profile drawing
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
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F-4 Phantom II

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 ◉

Su-17 Fitter

Wing area 27.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.0 m ◉
Height 4.5 m ◉
Length 15.3 m ◉
Maximum speed 2140 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,150 km ◉
Service ceiling 14,500 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 7,890 kg ◉
Empty weight 5,932 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 4,000 kgf ◉

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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.

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