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12 Apr 2026 · © GE90FAN

Static F4 at Casselton, ND

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Domi · 12 Apr 2026

Great capture :)

Kiwi Aviation · 12 Apr 2026

So clean!

Judge Dredd · 12 Apr 2026

Love it! ❤️

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Aircraft

F-4 Phantom II F4PH

USAF camouflage (Vietnam era-style)

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Insights

Aviation History

Iconic Cold War-era multi-role fighter, widely used in Vietnam, Gulf War, and allies worldwide, one of the most produced Western supersonic military jets.

Fleet Rarity

Retired from most air forces, some fly as drones or museum pieces, moderate rarity in the US.

Record Flights

Set multiple world speed and altitude records in the 1960s.

Safety & Events

Operated by USAF, USN, and USMC; involved in many combat missions throughout Vietnam and Middle East wars.

Future Outlook

This airframe appears to be preserved as a static display (museum or gate guard)

Specifications

2 × General Electric J79-GE-17 afterburning turbojets

Engine

11.7 m

Wingspan

19.2 m

Length

2,600 km

Range

960 km/h (typical), Mach 2.23 max

Speed

2 crew (pilot and WSO)

Capacity

28,030 kg

MTOW

5.0 m

Height

2 × 79.38 kN (17,900 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

N/A (military aircraft, but J79 engine is historically noisy)

Noise