McDonnell F-4B Phantom II

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A preserved U.S. Navy F-4B Phantom II in VF-161 markings, displaying its NE tail code and USS Midway titles beneath a clear blue sky.

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Aircraft

F-4B Phantom II F4

U.S. Navy VF-161 markings, tail code NE, number 01; gray and white scheme with USS Midway titles

Manufacturer

McDonnell

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 82.0

Crisp side profile with bright desert light—background vehicles and shadows slightly clutter the scene.

Location

Palm Springs Air Museum

Palm Springs International Airport · PSP/KPSP

33.8319, -116.5050

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Aviation History

The F-4 Phantom II was a supersonic carrier-based fighter and multirole aircraft widely used by the U.S. Navy, including during the Vietnam War.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 200 F-4s remain in active military service worldwide; this example is preserved as a display aircraft.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a static display aircraft.

Specifications

2 × General Electric J79-GE-8 turbojets

Engine

11.71 m

Wingspan

17.75 m

Length

2,816 km

Range

940 km/h

Speed

2 crew

Capacity

28,030 kg

MTOW

5.02 m

Height

17,900 lbf (79.6 kN) each

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