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F-4 Phantom II vs Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Sukhoi Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin
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Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Sukhoi
First flight 27 May 1958 25 September 1997
Year introduced 1962 --
Number produced 5195 units 1 units
Average unit price $3 million $75 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 61.9 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 15.2 m
Height 5.0 m 6.3 m
Length 19.0 m 22.6 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 680 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 16,375 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,093 kgf 2 x 7,598 kgf
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Overview

The F-4 Phantom II and the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II vs 2,500 km/h for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 3,300 km for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 18,000 m for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin.

The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 1 for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $75M for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 39 years before the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin (1958 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,370 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 28,030 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1 units of the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin.