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McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II
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Multirole Fighters · United States · 1973
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McDonnellDouglasF-4FPhantomII

McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II
McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II Photo: Dirk1981 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
85
Air-to-Air Capability
80
Air-to-Ground Capability
75
Avionics
70
Range & Payload
80
Speed & Agility
75
Survivability
70
Reliability
85
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraCold War
In service1973–1975
Operators10 countries
Quantity2,400
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
77
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
14/25
Cold War
43/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
85
Air-to-Air Capability
80
Air-to-Ground Capability
75
Avionics
70
Range & Payload
80
Speed & Agility
75
Survivability
70
Reliability
85
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II
Production
1973–1975
Quantity
2,400
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
77
multirole fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1960
  • Service Entry Year1970
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleMultirole Fighter
  • Generation3rd
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine TypeTurbojet
  • Engine ModelGeneral Electric J79
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)142
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)204
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.74
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel6,100 kg
▣Performance8MOD.8
  • Top Speed2,370 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.23 Mach
  • Service Ceiling16,000 m
  • Ferry Range3,900 km
  • Combat Radius650 km
  • Rate of Climb230 m/s
  • G-Limit7
  • Takeoff Run1,000 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length19.2 m
  • Wingspan11.8 m
  • Height5.06 m
  • Wing Area48.5
  • Empty Weight13,700 kg
  • Loaded Weight19,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight28,200 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built2,400
  • Operators12
  • Variants10
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year2013
  • Production Start1960
  • Production End1975
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1973Production started
  2. 1975Production ended
53
years in service
2
years in production
2,400
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 9 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II 1973
// SIBLING VARIANTS
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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