How Fast Can The F-4 Phantom Fly?

A look at what made the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II so special.
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The dogfight that proved the Phantom was no longer untouchable

On May 10, 1972, U.S. Navy pilots Randy Cunningham and William Driscoll entered the skies over Vietnam on the brink of ...
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Turkey marks fifty years of flying the F-4 Phantom

Few Cold War aircraft are still flying in frontline service today. In 2024 Turkey marked fifty years of operating the F 4 ...
The National Interest

How the F-4 Phantom Fighter Went to War for Israel

Summary: The arrival of the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom in Israel in the late 1960s marked a pivotal moment in the Israeli Air Force’s (IAF) history, significantly enhancing its operational ...
The National Interest

The F-4 Phantom Belongs in the Fighter Jet Hall of Fame

Summary: The F-4 Phantom, a standout fixed-wing aircraft during the Vietnam War, epitomized American air power with its dual capability for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Known for its speed, ...
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Here's What Made The F-4 Phantom II Such An Excellent Fighter Jet

The F-4 Phantom II began flying fleet defense for the U.S. Navy in 1958 but wasn't used by the Air Force until 1963 (as the F-4C). The two-seat, twin-engine tactical jet fighter bomber was built by ...
The Aviationist

Farewell to a Legend: South Korea’s Final F-4 Phantom Takes Flight in Historic Ceremony

Last week, the Republic of Korean Air Force (ROKAF) retired their very last F-4 Phantoms. During a decommissioning ceremony held at their last homebase Suwon South Korea flew the very last F-4s. We ...