.. Jalbum 8.3 slides/Phantom_01.html# Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:09:28 -0500 The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a tandem two seat, twin engined, all weather long range supersonic interceptor fighter/fighter-bomber originally developed for the U.S. Navy. So adaptable that the Navy, Marines and Air Force all used the plane. Produced from 1958-1981 and first entered service in 1960 with 5,195 built. Second most produced jet behind the F-86 Sabre. Above Bu. No. 153879 The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a tandem two seat, twin engined, all weather long range supersonic interceptor fighter/fighter-bomber originally developed for the U.S. Navy. So adaptable that the Navy, Marines and Air Force all used the plane. Produced from 1958-1981 and first entered service in 1960 with 5,195 built. Second most produced jet behind the F-86 Sabre. Above Bu. No. 153879 slides/Phantom_01.JPG slides/Phantom_02.html# Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:09:28 -0500 One of the best known icons of the Cold War due to it's distinctive design. Maximum takeoof weight of 60,000 lb. and could carry 18,650 lb of weapons on nine external hardpoints. Since the F-8 Crusader was designed for close combat the F-4 had no internal cannon. That as eventually rectified as ar combat in Vietnam demanded visual confirmation of an enemy plane at which point it was usually too close for missles. So the F-4E had an externally mounted 20mm M61 Vulcan. One of the best known icons of the Cold War due to it's distinctive design. Maximum takeoof weight of 60,000 lb. and could carry 18,650 lb of weapons on nine external hardpoints. Since the F-8 Crusader was designed for close combat the F-4 had no internal cannon. That as eventually rectified as ar combat in Vietnam demanded visual confirmation of an enemy plane at which point it was usually too close for missles. So the F-4E had an externally mounted 20mm M61 Vulcan. slides/Phantom_02.JPG slides/Phantom_03.html# Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:09:28 -0500 Air intakes have movable ramps to regulate airflow to the engines at supersonic speeds Air intakes have movable ramps to regulate airflow to the engines at supersonic speeds slides/Phantom_03.JPG slides/Phantom_04.html# Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:09:28 -0500 All moving tailplane with 23 degrees of anhedral to improve control at high angles of attack and still keep tailplanes away from exhaust All moving tailplane with 23 degrees of anhedral to improve control at high angles of attack and still keep tailplanes away from exhaust slides/Phantom_04.JPG slides/Phantom_08.html# Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:09:28 -0500 slides/Phantom_08.JPG slides/Phantom_09.html# Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:09:28 -0500 slides/Phantom_09.JPG slides/Phantom_05.html# Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:09:28 -0500 Twin GE J79 turbojet engines. Top speed of Mach 2.23 and set speed record of 1,606 mph which stood until the F-15 Eagle came into service. Twin GE J79 turbojet engines. Top speed of Mach 2.23 and set speed record of 1,606 mph which stood until the F-15 Eagle came into service. slides/Phantom_05.JPG slides/Phantom_06.html# Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:09:28 -0500 The greatest advantage the Phantom had was it's thrust which enabled it to move into and out of combat at will. However, the J79 produced tremendous amounts of black smoke which made it easy to spot the Phantom from the distance. One could run afterburner, which eliminated the smoke but at the cost of fuel efficiency. Some pilots would operate one in dry thrust and the other in afterburner which yielded the same power but with less smoke. The greatest advantage the Phantom had was it's thrust which enabled it to move into and out of combat at will. However, the J79 produced tremendous amounts of black smoke which made it easy to spot the Phantom from the distance. One could run afterburner, which eliminated the smoke but at the cost of fuel efficiency. Some pilots would operate one in dry thrust and the other in afterburner which yielded the same power but with less smoke. slides/Phantom_06.JPG slides/Phantom_07.html# Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:09:28 -0500 slides/Phantom_07.JPG slides/Phantom_10.html# Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:09:28 -0500 Strong landing gear for carrier landings Strong landing gear for carrier landings slides/Phantom_10.JPG slides/Phantom_11.html# Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:09:28 -0500 slides/Phantom_11.JPG slides/Phantom_12.html# Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:09:28 -0500 Nose strut could extend 20 inches to increase angle of attack on takeoff Nose strut could extend 20 inches to increase angle of attack on takeoff slides/Phantom_12.JPG slides/Phantom_13.html# Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:09:28 -0500 Only plane or jet to be used by both the U.S. Navy Blue Angles and the U. S. Air Force Thuderbirds. Only plane or jet to be used by both the U.S. Navy Blue Angles and the U. S. Air Force Thuderbirds. slides/Phantom_13.JPG slides/Phantom_14.html# Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:09:28 -0500 This plane served with VMFA-334, VF-121, VF-92, VMFA-235, VF-194, VF-154 and VF-151. The plane's claim to fame is that this was the "last" fleet Phantom to take off from a carrier on 26 March 1986 from the USS Midway as "Switch Box 210". On long term loan from Pensacola. This plane served with VMFA-334, VF-121, VF-92, VMFA-235, VF-194, VF-154 and VF-151. The plane's claim to fame is that this was the "last" fleet Phantom to take off from a carrier on 26 March 1986 from the USS Midway as "Switch Box 210". On long term loan from Pensacola. slides/Phantom_14.JPG