USAF McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II

USAF McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II

USAF McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II

USAF McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II

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Overview

In many respects the most successful, versatile and widely-used combat aircraft of the post-war era the F-4 Phantom II was quickly adopted by the USAF after its spectacular US Navy introduction. Its introduction to USAF squadrons happened just in time for the Vietnam conflict where USAF F-4Cs took over MiG-fighting duties from the F-100 Super Sabre. Although the F-4 was never intended as a dog-fighter to tangle with light, nimble, gun-armed MiGs it was responsible for destroying 109 MiGs in aerial combat. At the end of their careers many of the survivors from the 3,380 'land-based' Phantoms were converted into target drones for training purposes. New aircraft were also built for West Germany, Iran and Israel. The USAF's experience with the Phantom showed clearly that the air-to-air fighter was still a necessity and its decision to fund its successor, the McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle (as well as the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-22A Raptor) was heavily influenced by the lessons of US and other Phantom pilots in combat.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781780966106
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 04/20/2013
Series: Air Vanguard , #7
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 64
File size: 5 MB

About the Author

Peter E Davies has written or co-written nineteen books on modern American combat aircraft, including the standard reference work on US Navy and Marine Corps Phantom II operations, Gray Ghosts. He is based in Bristol, UK.
Peter E. Davies has specialized in the aircraft of the Vietnam and Cold War periods, analyzing tactics, background politics and technologies in combat situations. His books are always enriched by original first-hand interviews and unpublished illustrative material. Peter has also been a contributor to publications such as Aeroplane Monthly, Aviation News and Aircraft Illustrated. He lives in Bristol, UK.
Adam Tooby is an internationally renowned digital artist and illustrator. His work can be found in publications worldwide and as box art for model aircraft kits. He also runs a successful illustration studio and aviation prints business. He is based in Cheshire, UK. To buy artwork, or contact the artist, visit http://www.adamtooby.com/.
Henry Morshead is the Chief Designer for the Hill HX50 helicopter. He also works in the automotive and bespoke sectors, with clients including BAC Mono and Arrival, and is a STEM Ambassador with the Bloodhound supersonic car project. A former officer in the Royal Engineers and illustrator for Jane's, he maintains a keen interest in the design and use of military land and air vehicles.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Design and Development 5

Technical Specifications 18

Airframe

Engines

Fuel System

Armament

Main USAF F-4 Phantom II Variants 29

F-4C

RF-4C

F-4D

F-4E

F-4E Kurnass 2000

F-4EJ

F-4E(S) Tsalam Shablul (Snail)

RF-4E

QF-4E/G/RF-4C

F-4F

F-4G

Operational History 41

United States Air Force

ANG and AFRES

Royal Australian Air Force

Egypt (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya il Misriya)

Germany (Luftwaffe)

Greek Air Force (Elliniki Polemiki Aeroporia)

Iranian Air Force (Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force)

Israeli Defence Forces/Air Force (ADF/AF, Heyl Ha'Avir)

Japan (Japan Air Self-Defense Force)

Republic of Korea Air Force (Hankook Kong Goon)

Spanish Air Force (Ejercito del Aire)

Turkish Air Force (Turk Hava Kuvvetleri - THK)

Conclusion 61

Further Reading 62

Index 64

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