McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2 (F-4M) Aircraft Data
The Phantom FGR.2 (F-4M), as it is known in the RAF, is a land-based derivative of the naval Phantom FG.1. The lack of an extending nose-wheel, and folding radome were among the changes brought forward in the new type. British Phantoms used the Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan over the J79. A custom RWR was fitted later in the type's career, producing the distinct square at the top of the vertical stabilizer. Initially, the FGR.2 (fighter, ground-attack, reconnaissance) were multi-role fighters, but with the introduction of the SEPECAT Jaguar, the Phantoms reverted to the air-defense role exclusively.
- Country of Origin: United States/United Kingdom
- First Flight: 2/17/67
- Initial Service Date: 1969
- No. Built: 116
- No. In Service: 0
- No. of Hardpoints: 9
- Crew: 2
Power:
2x Rolls-Royce Spey 202 turbofans at 20,400 lbf
Weapons:
No internal canon was fitted to the Phantom FGR.2, but it could carry the SUU-16/A, SUU-23/A gun pods.
4 x AIM-9L Sidewinder AAM's, 4 x Skyflash BVR AAM's,
SNEB rocket pods, BL755 CBU's, B28, 43, 57, 61 nuclear weapons (centreline station).
3 x external drop-tanks
Reconaissance pod with T.I. 700 I/R scanner and SLAR.
4 x AIM-9L Sidewinder AAM's, 4 x Skyflash BVR AAM's,
SNEB rocket pods, BL755 CBU's, B28, 43, 57, 61 nuclear weapons (centreline station).
3 x external drop-tanks
Reconaissance pod with T.I. 700 I/R scanner and SLAR.
Dimensions:
Length: | 57 ft. 7 in. |
Wing Span: | 38 ft. 6 in. |
Wing Area: | 530 sq.ft |
Height: | 16 ft. 9 in. |
Empty Weight: | 31,350 lbs |
Max. Weight: | 61,652 lbs |
Performance:
Max. Speed: | 1,386 mph |
Cruise Speed: | 585 mph |
Service Ceiling: | 57,200 ft. |
Normal Range: | 702 nm |
Max. Range: | 1,403 nm |