F-4E Phantom II
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The F-4E Phantom II is a multirole fighter-bomber built by McDonnell Douglas in the USA. It first flew in 1958 and entered service in 1960. Two big engines, two crew and lots of missiles: a fast, powerful jet that could do almost every job.
Photo: McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II on Wikipedia (free licence)
- Top speed2,370 km/h (1,473 mph)
- Range2,600 km (1,616 miles)
- First flight1958
- Wingspan11.7 m (38 ft)
F-4E Phantom II specs
| Top speed | 2,370 km/h (1,473 mph) · Mach 2.23About Mach 2.2 at altitude. |
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| Range | 2,600 km (1,616 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 18,300 m (60,039 ft) |
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| Length | 19.2 m (63 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 11.7 m (38 ft) |
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| Height | 5 m (16 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 28 t (61,729 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew |
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| Engines | 2 × General Electric J79 turbojet |
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| First flight | 1958 |
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| Entered service | 1960 |
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| Built by | McDonnell Douglas (USA) |
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F-4E Phantom II facts
- Over 5,000 were built, more than any other American supersonic jet.
- Its wingtips bend up and its tail bends down, so it is easy to recognise.
Quick quiz
When did the F-4E Phantom II first fly?
In 1958.
Who built the F-4E Phantom II?
McDonnell Douglas, in the USA.
How fast can the F-4E Phantom II fly?
Its top speed is 2,370 km/h (1,473 mph) · Mach 2.23.
How far can the F-4E Phantom II fly?
About 2,600 km (1,616 miles).
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