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The F-4 Phantom Has the World’s Only Gun Kill at Supersonic Speed
With a top speed of Mach 2.2, the F-4’s defining characteristic was world-record speed. Can you name the most widely produced U.S. supersonic military aircraft ever? Answer: the McDonnell Douglas F-4 ...
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The F-4 Phantom Is a Legendary Fighter for Countless Reasons
The F-4 Phantom II Had the Perfect Lifespan The F-4 Phantom II is one of America’s most iconic warplanes. After entering service in 1961 and retiring in 1996, this bird is the stuff of legends.
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The McDonnell FH Phantom Was America’s First Naval Jet
third-generation F-4 Phantom II during its extensive service in Vietnam. However, the original Phantom remains an important ...
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QF-4 Aerial Target
The Air Force's Phantom II was designated F-4C, and first flew May 27, 1963. Production deliveries began in November 1963. The F-4 was the primary fighter-bomber aircraft in the U.S. Air Force ...
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Boeing Wins U.S. Air Force's NGAD F-47 Fighter Contract
Boeing won a contract March 21 to develop a next-generation combat aircraft for the U.S. Air Force that will spearhead future ...