F4
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4 Phantom
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4 Phantom
Aircraft
Name
F-4 Phantom
Manufacturer
Body
Narrow
Wing
Fixed Wing
Position
Low wing
Tail
Regular tail (Anhedral)
WTC
M
APC
E
Type Code
L2J
Engine
Jet
Engine Count
Multi
Position
In fuselage
Landing gear
Tricycle retractable
Manufactured as
MCDONNELL F-4 Phantom 2
MCDONNELL Phantom 2
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS RF-4 Kurnass
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS Phantom 2
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS RF-4 Phantom 2
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS Kurnass
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS QF-4 Phantom 2
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4 Kurnass
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4 Phantom 2
MITSUBISHI Phantom 2
MITSUBISHI F-4 Phantom 2
MITSUBISHI RF-4 Phantom 2
MCDONNELL CR-12 Phantom 2
MCDONNELL RF-4 Phantom 2
MCDONNELL C-12 Phantom 2
IAI Kurnass 2000
IAI Phantom 2000
IAI F-4 Kurnass 2000
IAI F-4 Phantom 2000
F4
Multi role fighter/tactical reconnaissance aircraft. In service since 1965 (F-4E since 1966, RF-4C since 1964). Developed in many versions, used by German, Greek, Spanish, Turkish and Middle East Air Forces.
Technical Data
Wing span (metric)
11.70 m
Length (metric)
17.80 m
Height (metric)
5.10 m
Powerplant
Variants:
Engine Model(s)
General Electric J79
Rolls-Royce Spey
Indicative Performance Data
Take-Off
V2
150 kts
Distance
1500 m
MTOW
28000 kg
Initial Climb (to 5000 ft)
IAS
180 kts
ROC
4000 ft/min
Initial Climb (to FL150)
IAS
300 kts
ROC
7000
Initial Climb (to FL240)
IAS
300 kts
ROC
5000 ft/min
MACH Climb
MACH
0.80
ROC
3000 ft/min
Cruise
TAS
480 kts
MACH
0.86
Ceiling
590
Range
1200 NM
Initial Descent (to FL240)
MACH
0.85
ROD
10000 ft/min
Descent (to FL100)
IAS
350 kts
ROD
10000 ft/min
Descent (FL100 & below)
IAS
n/a
MCS
n/a
ROD
n/a
Approach
Vapp (IAS)
175 kts
Distance
915 m
