McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II

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10 Jun 2026 · © AviatorShots81

Rear view of a German Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II on static display.

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Aircraft

F-4F Phantom II F4

German Air Force (Luftwaffe) gray tactical scheme

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Registration

Airline

German Air Force (Luftwaffe)

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Gear

SONY ILCE-7M4 FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Nice rear angle and details on the Phantom, but the tight crop at the hangar door feels a bit cramped.

Location

Rostock-Laage Airport

RLG/ETNL

53.9182, 12.2783

Open map

Rostock-Laage Airport RLG

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The F-4 Phantom II served with the German Luftwaffe from the 1970s until 2013, a key Cold War and post-Cold-War tactical fighter and interceptor.

Fleet Rarity

The German F-4 fleet has been retired; preserved examples like this are rare.

Record Flights

The F-4 Phantom II was not primarily used for ultra-long-range flights, but was pivotal in NATO tactical roles.

Safety & Events

No specific incident for this airframe, but the Luftwaffe F-4 fleet had a long, storied history with several notable retirements.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a museum or static display aircraft.

Specifications

General Electric J79-GE-17A

Engine

11.7 m

Wingspan

19.2 m

Length

2,700 km

Range

940 km/h

Speed

2 crew

Capacity

27,900 kg

MTOW

5.0 m

Height

2 x 81.6 kN (with afterburner)

Thrust

120 dB (very loud, not measured by current ICAO standard for military jets)

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