McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II (F-4H/Phantom FG.1/Phantom FGR.2 variants possible)

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Aircraft

F-4 Phantom II (F-4H/Phantom FG.1/Phantom FGR.2 variants possible) F4PH

U.S. Navy Aggressor livery with red tails and white fuselage, marked \"MARINES\" (historical scheme)

N451FR

Registration

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Score: 60.0

Cool subject, but significant blur and haze reduce clarity. The red tails do pop nicely!

Location

FSM Airport

Fort Smith Regional Airport · FSM/KFSM

35.3247, -94.3810

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Fort Smith Regional Airport FSM

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Aviation History

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is an iconic Cold War supersonic jet fighter, used extensively by the US Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and many allied nations from the 1960s onward.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare today; only a handful of F-4s in civilian operation (often for flight test, contract adversary, or heritage purposes).

Record Flights

Holds multiple time-to-altitude records in the 1960s; used in Vietnam and Middle Eastern conflicts; famed for its multirole adaptability.

Safety & Events

Saw extensive combat in Vietnam War, Gulf War, and Middle Eastern conflicts. Often part of military demonstrations and heritage flights today.

Future Outlook

Most are retired or in museums; a few fly in private hands and in adversary/support companies. Extant airworthy examples are rare.

Specifications

2 × General Electric J79-GE-17 turbojets (in most late F-4 variants)

Engine

11.7 m

Wingspan

19.2 m

Length

2,700 km

Range

915 km/h

Speed

2 (crew)

Capacity

28,030 kg

MTOW

5.0 m

Height

2 × 79.6 kN (17,900 lbf) with afterburner per engine

Thrust

Around 120 dB at max power; predates modern ICAO certification

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