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McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II 37+86, Jubilaumsmaschine 40 Jahre, JG 71 "Richthofen", Wittmund 1999
General Background
The F-4 Phantom II first entered US Military service in 1960. It was designed as a fleet defense fighter for the US Navy but by 1963 it was adopted as the US Air Force primary fighter-bomber.
Despite the size and weight of this Cold War icon the F-4 broke 15 world records and continued to hold five of them until 1975.
Produced from 1960 to 1981 there were 5,195 Phantom IIs manufactured. Eleven countries other than the USA had the Phantom II in their inventory.
Produced from 1960 to 1981 there were 5,195 Phantom IIs manufactured. Eleven countries other than the USA had the Phantom II in their inventory.
The Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas produced 175 F-4F Phantom IIs for the West German Air Force with
the maiden flight taking place on May 18, 1973. Deliveries of the F-4F began in
September 1973 and lasted until April 1976. These aircraft were assigned to two
interceptor wings, JG-71 “Richthofen” and JG-74 “Molders” and two ground attack wings,
JBG-35 and JBG-36. In 1999 F-4F 37+86 was given a special paint scheme to celebrate
the 40th Anniversary of JG-71 “Richthofen”. The colors represent the red of
Manfred von Richthofen and the tulip of Erich Hartmann.
Specifications :
| Dimensions | |
| Length: | 17.7m |
| Height: | 4.7m |
| Wingspan: | 11.6m |
| Wingarea: | 49.2 sq m |
| No. of Engines: | 2 |
| Powerplant : | General Electric J79-GE-10 (A/B 17,900Lb/8,119Kg) |
| Performance |
|
| Range: | 2,222 km |
| Cruise Speed: | 908 km/h |
| Max Speed: | 2,299 km/h |
| Climb: | 12,572 m/min |
| Ceiling: | 16,672 m |