McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II

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Displayed at the National Museum of the US Air Force, this F-4C Phantom II notably replicates the aircraft flown by Col. Robin Olds, who was credited with many MiG kills in Vietnam.

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Aircraft

F-4C Phantom II F4PH

USAF Southeast Asia camouflage, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing 'Col. Olds / SCAT XXVII'

Airline

United States Air Force

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Insights

Aviation History

A legendary multirole fighter of the Cold War era, the F-4 Phantom II served with the USAF, US Navy, and numerous allied forces. This particular airframe celebrates Col. Robin Olds, a famous ace from the Vietnam War.

Fleet Rarity

Retired from USAF service; rare in museums with authentic combat history as depicted.

Record Flights

The F-4 set numerous speed and altitude records, and was one of few aircraft to achieve 100+ kills in air combat.

Safety & Events

Notable for Operation Bolo (1967) in Vietnam, led by Col. Robin Olds, where F-4s tricked and shot down multiple MiG-21s.

Future Outlook

Preserved and displayed in a museum.

Specifications

2 × General Electric J79-GE-15 turbojets

Engine

11.7 m

Wingspan

19.2 m

Length

2,600 km

Range

917 km/h

Speed

2 (crew: pilot and weapons officer)

Capacity

27,897 kg

MTOW

5.0 m

Height

2 × 71.2 kN (16,000 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

134 dB (takeoff, approx, non-civilian rated)

Noise

Registration not visible. Some details inferred from location/context.