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F-4 Phantom II vs Su-7 Fitter

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-7 Fitter
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Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Su-7 Fitter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Sukhoi
First flight 27 May 1958 7 September 1955
Year introduced 1962 1959
Number produced 5195 units 1847 units
Average unit price $3 million $3 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 34.0 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 9.3 m
Height 5.0 m 5.0 m
Length 19.0 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 2150 km/h
Operational range 680 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 15,210 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 8,937 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 1 x 9,596 kgf
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Overview

The F-4 Phantom II and the Su-7 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II vs 2,150 km/h for the Su-7 Fitter. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 1,650 km for the Su-7 Fitter. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 17,600 m for the Su-7 Fitter.

The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 1,847 for the Su-7 Fitter. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $3M for the Su-7 Fitter. The Su-7 Fitter first flew 3 years before the F-4 Phantom II (1955 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 2,150 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 17,600 meters (57,742 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 15,210 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter entered service first in 1959, 3 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Su-7 Fitter?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1,847 units of the Su-7 Fitter.