McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II Aircraft Data
Dual-seat, all weather, day/night interceptor.
The McDonnell Douglas F-4F "Phantom II"is a tailored version of the F-4E for the German Luftwaffe. Germany selected the F-4 to replace the Lockheed F-104G "Starfighter" in Luftwaffe service. McDonnell Douglas removed a single aft fuel tank, AIM-7 capability and air-to-ground munitions in the process of creating the F-4F. As a result, Germany received an interceptor. Later on in it's Luftwaffe career, the F-4F received air-to-ground capability.
In the late 1990's, Germany embarked on a modernization program called "ICE" (Improved Combat Efficiency) to upgrade 110 F-4F's. ICE included the APG-65 RADAR, AIM-120 AMRAAM capability, and a Mil Std 1553R digital data bus. For a brief period, the F-4F operated alongside it's former cold-war rival, the Mig-29, with JG73. The last unit to operate the F-4F in Germany is JG71, which will replace it's Phantoms with the Eurofighter Typhoon in 2012. A good chance exists for some of Germany's F-4F's to continue flying with Greece. The Hellenic Air Force upgraded 38 of their F-4E/G's to the similar ICE standard and might take on additional, ex-Luftwaffe machines.
The McDonnell Douglas F-4F "Phantom II"is a tailored version of the F-4E for the German Luftwaffe. Germany selected the F-4 to replace the Lockheed F-104G "Starfighter" in Luftwaffe service. McDonnell Douglas removed a single aft fuel tank, AIM-7 capability and air-to-ground munitions in the process of creating the F-4F. As a result, Germany received an interceptor. Later on in it's Luftwaffe career, the F-4F received air-to-ground capability.
In the late 1990's, Germany embarked on a modernization program called "ICE" (Improved Combat Efficiency) to upgrade 110 F-4F's. ICE included the APG-65 RADAR, AIM-120 AMRAAM capability, and a Mil Std 1553R digital data bus. For a brief period, the F-4F operated alongside it's former cold-war rival, the Mig-29, with JG73. The last unit to operate the F-4F in Germany is JG71, which will replace it's Phantoms with the Eurofighter Typhoon in 2012. A good chance exists for some of Germany's F-4F's to continue flying with Greece. The Hellenic Air Force upgraded 38 of their F-4E/G's to the similar ICE standard and might take on additional, ex-Luftwaffe machines.
- Country of Origin: United States
- First Flight: 3/18/73
- Initial Service Date: 1975
- No. Built: 175
- No. In Service: 38 (approx.)
- No. of Hardpoints: 9
- Crew: 2
Power:
2× General Electric J79-GE-17A axial compressor turbojets at 17,850 lbf
Weapons:
4 x AIM-9L Sidewinder AAM's
4 x AIM-120 AMRAAM BVR AAM's
2 x AGM-65 Maverick AGM's
6 x Mk.82 unguided bombs
6 x BLU755 cluster bombs
4 x AIM-120 AMRAAM BVR AAM's
2 x AGM-65 Maverick AGM's
6 x Mk.82 unguided bombs
6 x BLU755 cluster bombs
Dimensions:
| Length: | 63 ft. |
| Wing Span: | 38 ft. 7 in. |
| Wing Area: | 530 sq.ft |
| Height: | 16 ft. 5 in. |
| Empty Weight: | 31,967 lbs |
| Max. Weight: | 57,982 lbs |
| Max. Ordnance Load: | 5,000 lbs |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 1,290 mph |
| Cruise Speed: | 585 mph |
| Service Ceiling: | 60,000 ft. |
| Normal Range: | 714 nm |
| Max. Range: | 1,976 nm |
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