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F-4E phantom

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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.

The Phantom is a large fighter with a top speed of over Mach 2.2. It can carry more than 18,000 pounds (8,400 kg) of weapons on nine external hardpoints, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, and various bombs. Like other interceptors of its time, the F-4 was initially designed without an internal cannon, but some later models incorporated an internal M61 Vulcan rotary cannon. Beginning in 1959, it set 15 world records for in-flight performance, including an absolute speed record and an absolute altitude record.

AG1 for canopy, AG2 for drogue chute, AG3 for nav lights, AG4 for weapon arm, AG5 for emergency arresting hook, AG6 to drop the drop tank, AG7 for ejection, AG8 for engines. Trim for trim, VTOL down for flaps.

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 47.5ft (14.5m)
  • Length 70.8ft (21.6m)
  • Height 21.7ft (6.6m)
  • Empty Weight 10,888lbs (4,939kg)
  • Loaded Weight 48,528lbs (22,012kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.056
  • Wing Loading 37.5lbs/ft2 (182.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,295.4ft2 (120.4m2)
  • Drag Points 13955

Parts

  • Number of Parts 273
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 1,703