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F-4 Phantom II vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
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Specifications
F-4 Phantom II F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Boeing
First flight 27 May 1958 29 November 1995
Year introduced 1962 2001
Number produced 5195 units 632 units
Average unit price $3 million $70 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 46.5 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 13.6 m
Height 5.0 m 4.9 m
Length 19.0 m 18.3 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 1915 km/h
Operational range 680 km 2,346 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 15,940 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 29,900 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 14,550 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 2 x 9,979 kgf
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Overview

The F-4 Phantom II and the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II vs 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 2,346 km for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 15,940 m for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.

The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 632 for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $70M for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 37 years before the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet (1958 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super 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 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a longer range at 2,346 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 15,940 meters (52,296 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,900 kg compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 28,030 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is more expensive at approximately $70 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 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 39 years before the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 632 units of the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.