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F-4 Phantom II vs Su-17 Fitter

F-4 Phantom II vs Su-17 Fitter at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 2,140 km/h, range 2,699 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 7,890 kg, built 5,195 vs 2,867 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Sukhoi
First flight 27 May 1958 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1962 1970
Number produced 5195 units 2867 units
Average unit price $2.4 million $6 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 10.0 m
Height 5.0 m 4.5 m
Length 19.0 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 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 F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,300 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 $2.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-17 Fitter?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 8 years before the Su-17 Fitter which entered service in 1970.
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.