The F-4 Phantom is a supersonic fighter bomber developed by McDonnell Douglas that can travel at twice the speed of sound. Over 5,000 F-4 Phantoms were produced between 1958-1981, making it the most numerous American supersonic military aircraft. Powered by two jet engines, the F-4 is equipped to carry various air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles and bombs using its nine external hardpoints and internal cannon.

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F-4 Phantom, USA

3. Introduction
 The F-4 Phantom (previously called the F-4 Phantom II) is a fighter bomber developed
by McDonnell Douglas.
 The supersonic aircraft can travel at double the speed of sound (Mach 2.2).
 The F-4 has set 16 records for speed, altitude and time-to-climb. It established the world
altitude record at 98,556ft in 1959 and speed record at 1,604mph on a 15-mile circuit in
1961.
 The aircraft has been in service in 11 other countries including: Australia, Egypt,
Germany, Greece, Iran, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Turkey and the UK.

5. Design Features
 The F-4 Phantom runs on two 17,900lb-thrust J79-GE-17 jet engines manufactured by
General Electric.
 The F-4 Phantom is a tandem-seat fighter-bomber designed as a carrier-
based interceptor to fill the U.S. Navy's fleet defense fighter role.
 Phantom production ran from 1958 to 1981, with a total of 5,195 built, making it the most
numerous American supersonic military aircraft.
 The all-weather aircraft can also be pressed into service for short training missions or
exercises in search of anti-aircraft defence systems.

7. Weapons
 The Phantom has nine external hard points with the capacity to carry up to 15,983lb
(7,250kg) of payload (weapons).
 The aircraft is equipped to carry air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, as well as
unguided, guided and nuclear bombs.
 There is also an internal 20mm nose-mounted M-61 'Vulcan' cannon.
 The aircraft can also carry 6× AGM-65 Maverick , 4× AGM-62 Walleye , 4× AGM-45
Shrike, AGM-88 HARM, AGM-78 Standard ARM , 4× GBU-15 and 18× Mk.82, GBU-12.

9. Specifications
General characteristics
 Length: 63 ft 0 in (19.2 m)
 Wingspan: 38 ft 4.5 in (11.7 m)
 Height: 16 ft 6 in (5.0 m)
 Wing area: 530.0 ft² (49.2 m²)
 Empty weight: 30,328 lb (13,757 kg)
 Loaded weight: 41,500 lb (18,825 kg)
 Max. takeoff weight: 61,795 lb (28,030 kg)
Performance
 Maximum speed: Mach 2.23 (1,472 mph, 2,370 km/h) at 40,000 ft (12,190 m)
 Cruise speed: 506 kn (585 mph, 940 km/h)
 Combat radius: 367 nmi (422 mi, 680 km)
 Ferry range: 1,403 nmi (1,615 mi, 2,600 km) with 3 external fuel tanks
 Service ceiling: 60,000 ft (18,300 m)
 Rate of climb: 41,300 ft/min (210 m/s)
 Wing loading: 78 lb/ft² (383 kg/m²)

10. References
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_F-4_Phantom_II
 http://www.boeing.com/boeing/history/mdc/phantomII.page
 http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.asp?aircraft_id=24
 http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/f-4-phantom-fighter-
bomber/

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