F-4 Phantom II vs J-8 Finback
| 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 |
| Chinese interceptor, operational from the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for aerial warfare by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 5 July 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 408 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,879 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,371 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,588 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of J-8 Finback by US DoD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or J-8 Finback?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the J-8 Finback's 2,300 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or J-8 Finback?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the J-8 Finback's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or J-8 Finback?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the J-8 Finback's 18,879 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback is longer at 21.5 meters compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 19.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or J-8 Finback?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 18 years before the J-8 Finback which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or J-8 Finback?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 408 units of the J-8 Finback.