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F-4 Phantom II vs Mirage F2 / F3

F-4 Phantom II vs Mirage F2 / F3 at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 1,650 km/h, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 18,000 kg, built 5,195 vs 1 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
Dassault Mirage F2 / F3 combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Mirage F2 / F3
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Dassault
First flight 27 May 1958 12 June 1966
Year introduced 1962 --
Number produced 5195 units 1 units
Average unit price $2.4 million $10 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 36.0 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 10.5 m
Height 5.0 m 5.8 m
Length 19.0 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 1650 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km -- km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 9,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 1 x 9,072 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 1,650 km/h, a difference of 720 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $2.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage F2 / F3.