F-4 Phantom II vs F/A-18 Hornet
| 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 |
| American carrier-capable multirole strike fighter, designed in the late 20th century, deployed extensively in a variety of combat roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 18 November 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 1480 units |
| Average unit price | $29 million |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 680 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,030 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,757 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 16,186 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 38.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1915 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,017 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,541 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,433 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 12,700 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 455 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a longer range at 2,017 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 23,541 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 21 years before the F/A-18 Hornet which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1,480 units of the F/A-18 Hornet.