Type sheet: f4c

McDonnell Douglas F 4 C Phantom II
Fighter bomber, USA, 1963

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ McDonnell Douglas] [ Fighter 1946-1974] [ Light Bombers 1946-1974]

Description:

The Phantom was designed for the US Marines. It was
much more heavier and larger than any other fighter
bomber before. The design was so successful that
even the US Air Force and many other forces brought
the Phantom into service up to the 90ies.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

62.828 ft

19.150 m

Greatest height :

16.273 ft

4.960 m

Wingspan :

38.386 ft

11.700 m

Wing area :

530.019 sqft

49.240 qm

Max take off weight :

54606.8 lbs

24765.0 kg

Weight empty :

28003.5 lbs

12700.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

1376 kts

2548 km/h

Cruising speed :

499 kts

925 km/h

Service ceiling :

70997 ft

21640 m

Cruising altitude :

40026 ft

12200 m

Wing load :

103.12 lbs/ft2

503.00 kg/qm

Maximum range :

1998 nm

3700 km

Range :

1998 nm

3700 km

Range (max. weight) :

783 nm

1450 km

Propulsion

Kind :

StNB

Type :

General Electric J79-GE-8 (4950/7711kp)

Power rating (max.) :

75645 N

7711 kp

Count :

2

2

Total power rating (max.) :

151290 N

15422 kp

Other

Crew :

0

0

2

Armament :

4* AIM 7E Sparrow III, 4* AIM 9 Sidewinder / 7250kg ext.