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F-4J Phantom II "Mig-17 Killer" 157269, VF-92 "Silver Kings", USS Constellation, 10 May 1972
HA19033
General Background
The F-4J was the last version produced for the USN and USMC. The “J” version was basically an upgraded “B” version with new radar and avionics as well as a better the “J” version is what isn’t there; the infrared seeker under the nose was deleted. Also missing was an internal gun but Sparrow and Sidewinder missiles were used for intercepting. Between 1966 and 1972 there were 522 F-4Js built. The F-4J had the distinction of scoring the only USMC air-to-air combat victory in Vietnam and it also was the last US operational aircraft inSouth East Asia. In mid 1970 the F-4 Phantom II was being replaced by the new and improved F-14 Tomcat.
The Aircraft
The VF-92 “Silver Kings” was originally formed on March 23, 1952 and ten years later re-designated VF-54 that lasted one year when they once again became VF-92. The VF-92 “Silver Kings” sailed onboard the USS Constellation from October 1971 to June 30, 1972. On May 10, 1972 F-4J #157269, flown by LCDR James McDevitt and Lt. Curt Dose, shot down a Vietnam People’s Air Force MiG-21 with an AIM-9 Sidewinder. On June 1, 1984 this aircraft was destroyed in an air collision with another F-4.
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