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Phantom FGR2
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PhantomFGR2

Multirole Fighters · United Kingdom · 1968
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PhantomFGR2

Phantom FGR2
Phantom FGR2 Photo: kitmasterbloke · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
75
Air-to-Air Capability
60
Air-to-Ground Capability
70
Avionics
65
Range & Payload
70
Speed & Agility
60
Survivability
70
Reliability
85
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraCold War
In service1968–1971
Operators1 countries
Quantity116
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
16/25
Cold War
51/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
75
Air-to-Air Capability
60
Air-to-Ground Capability
70
Avionics
65
Range & Payload
70
Speed & Agility
60
Survivability
70
Reliability
85
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
Phantom FGR2
Production
1968–1971
Quantity
116
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
multirole fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1964
  • Service Entry Year1969
  • Crew2
  • Primary Rolemultirole fighter
  • Generationthird generation
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine Typeturbofan
  • Engine ModelRolls‑Royce Spey
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)45
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)56
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.9
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel3,000 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed2,300 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.2 Mach
  • Cruise Speed900 km/h
  • Stall Speed260 km/h
  • Service Ceiling15,800 m
  • Ferry Range4,000 km
  • Combat Radius680 km
  • Rate of Climb254 m/s
  • G-Limit7.5
  • Takeoff Run800 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length19 m
  • Wingspan11.7 m
  • Height4.9 m
  • Wing Area47.6
  • Empty Weight12,000 kg
  • Loaded Weight18,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight27,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built116
  • Operators1
  • Variants1
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year2014
  • Production Start1969
  • Production End1971
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1968Production started
  2. 1971Production ended
58
years in service
3
years in production
116
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 116units
116active
📖 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.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
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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