F-14 Tomcat vs F-4 Phantom II

American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
Picture of F-14 Tomcat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman
First flight 21 December 1970
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 712 units
Average unit price $38 million
American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
Picture of F-4 Phantom II
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
Wing area 52.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.6 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 19.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2485 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,231 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,069 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg â—‰
Empty weight 18,191 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,602 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of F-14 Tomcat
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 8,093 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of F-4 Phantom II

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