F-4 Phantom II vs F-8 Crusader

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
American fighter aircraft, notable for its Cold War-era use, largely deployed in the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought
First flight 25 March 1955
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 1219 units
Average unit price $2.5 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 8,093 kgf â—‰
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Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.9 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 16.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1971 km/h â—‰
Operational range 730 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,678 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,956 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,853 kgf â—‰
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