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McDonnell Douglas RF-4 Phantom
McDonnell Douglas · Tactical Reconnaissance · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is an American tandem two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor and fighter-bomber that was developed by McDonnell Aircraft for the United States Navy. It entered service with the Navy in 1961, then was adopted by the United States Marine Corps, and the United States Air Force, and within a few years became a major part of their air arms. A total of 5,195 Phantoms were built from 1958 to 1981, making it the most-produced American supersonic military aircraft in history and a signature combat aircraft of the Cold War.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Reconnaissance
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Country
- USA
- Manufacturer
- McDonnell Douglas
- Operator
- USA/Germany/Japan/Israel/export
- Primary Role
- Tactical Reconnaissance
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1964
- Produced
- 503
- Propulsion
- Electric
- Engine
- 2x General Electric J79-GE-17 turbojets with afterburner
- Thrust / Power
- 34,000 lbf total
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 63
- Wingspan (ft)
- 38.4
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 30328
- MTOW (lb)
- 58000
- Endurance (hr)
- 2.5
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 60000
- Range (mi)
- 1600
- Max Speed (mph)
- 1472
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 2.23
- Armament
- None (guns removed)