McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II

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A McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II on display, with the New York City skyline in the background. A true Cold War icon now preserved as a museum piece.

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Aircraft

F-4 Phantom II F4PH

US Navy/USMC (historical/museum scheme)

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Skyline Symphony, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 72.0

Great angle on the Phantom, but the tilted horizon and barriers intrude on the frame.

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Aviation History

Legendary Cold War era multi-role fighter-bomber; cornerstone of US Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps aviation through the 1960s-1980s. Also widely exported and used in numerous air forces worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Almost all retired from frontline service worldwide, with a few remaining in limited or research use.

Record Flights

Set multiple airspeed and altitude records in the 1960s; first American fighter to be used by both the Navy and Air Force since WWII.

Safety & Events

Saw extensive combat service in Vietnam War and others; involved in famous air engagements including MiG kills and Wild Weasel missions.

Future Outlook

Airworthy examples are extremely rare; most are now museum pieces or used in drone conversion programs; this example is preserved as a museum piece.

Specifications

2 × General Electric J79-GE-17A turbojets

Engine

11.70 m

Wingspan

19.20 m

Length

2,600 km (combat)

Range

960 km/h

Speed

2 (crew: pilot and RIO)

Capacity

27,900 kg

MTOW

5.0 m

Height

2 × 79.6 kN (with afterburner)

Thrust

~120 dB near max thrust (pre-ICAO standards)

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