F-4 Phantom II vs Yak-36 Freehand

Overview

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).

F-4 Phantom II

American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II Combat profile drawing
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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Yak-36 Freehand

Soviet vertical/short takeoff and landing jet, operational in the mid-to-late cold war, not widely deployed but significant for future designs.
Yakovlev Yak-36 Freehand Combat profile drawing
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
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F-4 Phantom II

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 ◉

Yak-36 Freehand

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 5,302 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.

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