Kfir vs F-4 Phantom II

Israeli fighter aircraft, known for its late Cold War-era operations, notable for South American and Sri Lankan combat deployment.
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Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI
First flight 4 June 1973
Year of introduction 1974
Number produced 220 units
Average unit price $20 million
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 of introduction 1962
Number produced 5195 units
Average unit price $3 million
Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.2 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 15.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2440 km/h â—‰
Operational range 768 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,678 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 16,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,285 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,393 kgf â—‰
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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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