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F-4 Phantom II vs Su-24 Fencer

F-4 Phantom II vs Su-24 Fencer at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 1,654 km/h, range 2,699 vs 2,775 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 39,700 kg, built 5,195 vs 1,400 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Sukhoi
First flight 27 May 1958 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1962 1974
Number produced 5195 units 1400 units
Average unit price $2.4 million $25 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 17.6 m
Height 5.0 m 6.2 m
Length 19.0 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 2,775 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 2 x 11,196 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,654 km/h, a difference of 716 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a longer range at 2,775 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,699 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 28,030 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 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-24 Fencer?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 12 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-24 Fencer?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1,400 units of the Su-24 Fencer.