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A McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II preserved in a museum under dramatic blue lighting. An iconic Cold War jet and a staple of US and allied air forces.
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Spotter's notes
Photographed in a museum display; not in flying condition. Notable for side air intakes, twin engines, and unique radome profile. Overhead is another vintage US Navy jet (F-86 Sabre).
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
F4PH
Model
F-4 Phantom II
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Livery
United States Navy/Marine low-visibility grey
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
2 × General Electric J79-GE-17A turbojets
Thrust
2 × 79.6 kN (17,900 lbf) with afterburner
Wingspan
11.7 m
Length
19.2 m
Height
5.0 m
MTOW
27,000 kg
Range
2,600 km (clean configuration)
Capacity
2 crew (pilot and weapons systems officer)
Cruise Speed
940 km/h
Noise Rating
Approx. 130 dB at takeoff (no civil ICAO noise rating)