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F-4 Phantom II vs Kfir

F-4 Phantom II vs Kfir at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 2,440 km/h, range 2,699 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 16,200 kg, built 5,195 vs 220 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
IAI Kfir combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Kfir
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Kfir
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell IAI
First flight 27 May 1958 4 June 1973
Year introduced 1962 1974
Number produced 5195 units 220 units
Average unit price $3 million $20 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 8.2 m
Height 5.0 m 4.6 m
Length 19.0 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 2440 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 17,678 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 16,200 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 7,285 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 1 x 8,119 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Kfir?
The Kfir is faster with a maximum speed of 2,440 km/h compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,370 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Kfir?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the Kfir's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Kfir?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Kfir's 17,678 meters (57,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Kfir?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Kfir's 16,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Kfir?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Kfir's 15.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Kfir?
The Kfir is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Kfir?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 12 years before the Kfir which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Kfir?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 220 units of the Kfir.