F-4 Phantom II vs Yak-36 Freehand
The F-4 Phantom II and the Yak-36 Freehand are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Yakovlev respectively. The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 2.6x the Yak-36 Freehand's 900 km/h. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 370 km for the Yak-36 Freehand. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-36 Freehand. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 3.1x the Yak-36 Freehand's 8,900 kg. The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 4 for the Yak-36 Freehand. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $2M for the Yak-36 Freehand. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 5 years before the Yak-36 Freehand (1958 vs 1963).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 9 January 1963 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 16,186 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 17.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 370 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 10,604 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 900 km/h, a difference of 1,470 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 680 km compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 8,900 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 17.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the Yak-36 Freehand at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Yak-36 Freehand?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-36 Freehand.