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How an F-4 Phantom Took Down an Enemy Plane With Its Afterburner Blast

A high-speed duel turned bizarre when an F-4’s afterburner blast destabilized an enemy aircraft, creating a deadly wake that ...
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The F-4 Phantom II Has a Message for Any Air Force on Earth

The F-4 Phantom II began as a U.S. Navy fleet defender and became the West’s do-everything jet: fighter, bomber, ...
The National Interest

F-4 Phantom: The Supersonic Brick Fighter Was A True Game Changer

The plane was officially known as the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. Moniker-wise it was the “sequel” (so to speak) to the original Phantom, that being the short-lived 1940s vintage FH Phantom, ...
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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 National Interest

F-4 Phantom: The Indispensable Fighter of the Vietnam War

Summary and Key Points: The F-4 Phantom, a pivotal aircraft in the Vietnam War, remains in service with several air forces globally due to continuous upgrades. Known for its robust J79 twin engines ...