F -4
F-4 fighter (F-4 fighter, code name: phantom II, translation: Ghost / ghost II, used to use the number: f4h, commonly known as: MacDonald Douglas F-4 "ghost" [1]), is the U.S. type I two seater two engine all-weather long-range supersonic air defense interceptor or fighter bomber [1].F-4 fighter is a typical representative of the second generation fighter, with balanced performance in all aspects. It is not only good at air combat, but also has good ground attack capability. Its disadvantages are too large turning radius, poor maneuverability at high angle of attack, slightly poor performance at high altitude and ultra-low altitude, and high requirements for runway during take-off and landing.The F-4 fighter was developed by McDonnell Douglas of the United States (now incorporated into Boeing company) began to design in 1956. In May 1958, the first prototype aircraft was put into trial flight. The production aircraft was officially delivered to the navy in October 1961, and began to serve in the air force in November 1963. It was the main fighter of the U.S. Air Force and Navy in the 1960s and 1970s, participated in the Vietnam War and the Middle East War, and was also the performance aircraft of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird flight performance team .
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 34.8ft (10.6m)
- Length 51.1ft (15.6m)
- Height 14.2ft (4.3m)
- Empty Weight 20,520lbs (9,308kg)
- Loaded Weight 27,363lbs (12,411kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.463
- Wing Loading 38.7lbs/ft2 (188.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 707.7ft2 (65.8m2)
- Drag Points 6544
Parts
- Number of Parts 96
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 537