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McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II 71-1392, 3rd TFS "Peugeots",
USAF, Clark Air Base, Philippines, 1988
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 F-4E Phantom II 71-1392 c/n 4270 made its first flight on November 9 1972. In January 1973, equipped with cameras, the aircraft arrived at Udorn, Thailand assigned to the 432nd TRW and in November 1974 the aircraft traded the cameras for weapons. In December 1975 71-1392 became the property of the 3rd TFW in the Philippines until January 1991 when the aircraft was removed from inventory and shipped to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam where it was put on display in November 1991.
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 |
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| Range: | 2,222 km |
| Cruise Speed: | 908 km/h |
| Max Speed: | 2,299 km/h |
| Climb: | 12,572 m/min |
| Ceiling: | 16,672 m |