F-4 Phantom II vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet

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
An American carrier-based multirole fighter, derived in the late 20th century, used extensively in global combat operations.
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Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 29 November 1995
Year introduced 2001
Number produced 632 units
Average unit price $57 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—‰
3-view profile of F-4 Phantom II
Wing area 46.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.6 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 18.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1915 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,346 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,940 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,550 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf â—‰

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