F-4 Phantom II vs Su-25 Frogfoot
The F-4 Phantom II and the Su-25 Frogfoot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Sukhoi respectively. The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 2.4x the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 1,000 km for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 7,000 m for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 1,000 for the Su-25 Frogfoot. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $11M for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 17 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot (1958 vs 1975).
| American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts. | |
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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 |
| Soviet close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 22 February 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $11 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 30.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,100 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 1,400 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 17,600 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is more expensive at approximately $11 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-25 Frogfoot?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 19 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1,000 units of the Su-25 Frogfoot.