F-4 Phantom II vs F/A-18 Hornet
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F-4 Phantom II |
F/A-18 Hornet |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
McDonnell |
McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight |
27 May 1958 |
18 November 1978 |
| Year introduced |
1962 |
1983 |
| Number produced |
5195 units |
1480 units |
| Average unit price |
$3 million |
$29 million |
| Wing area |
49.2 m² |
38.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
11.7 m |
12.3 m |
| Height |
5.0 m |
4.7 m |
| Length |
19.0 m |
17.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
2370 km/h |
1915 km/h |
| Operational range |
680 km |
2,017 km |
| Service ceiling |
18,288 m |
15,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
28,030 kg |
23,541 kg |
| Empty weight |
13,757 kg |
10,433 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 8,094 kgf
|
2 x 8,051 kgf
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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.
