How many f4 Phantoms were built?

How many f4 Phantoms were built?

5,195
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is an American tandem two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor and fighter-bomber originally developed by McDonnell Aircraft for the United States Navy….McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II.

What replaced the Phantom in the RAF?

The Phantom entered service with both the FAA and the RAF in 1969. In FAA service, it had a secondary strike role, while in the RAF it was soon replaced in the strike role by other aircraft designed specifically for strike and close air support.

Who designed the F-4 Phantom?

David S. Lewis
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II/Designers

Does Japan still use the F-4 Phantom?

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force will retire its last frontline F-4 Phantom fighter jets as more F-35s wait in the wings. After 48 years, Japan’s days of flying F-4 Phantom II fighters in a combat role are coming to an end. The landmark was formally marked today, with a send-off event for the jets.

How many b52s were shot down in Vietnam?

Thirty-three B-52 crew members were killed or missing in action, another 33 became prisoners of war, and 26 more were rescued. Over 11 days, North Vietnamese air defenses fired 266 SA-2 missiles downing—according to North Vietnam—34 B-52s and four F-111s.

How many F 105s shot down in Vietnam?

382 aircraft
The F-105 was one of the primary attack aircraft of the Vietnam War; over 20,000 Thunderchief sorties were flown, with 382 aircraft lost including 62 operational (non-combat) losses (out of the 833 produced)….Republic F-105 Thunderchief.

Did the Phantom have flares?

There are special flares for night use and two night/all-weather systems, once being the IRRS (Infrared Recognition System) and the other was the SLAR (Side-Looking Airborne Radar). The installed APW-99 radar was used for navigation. Deliveries of RF-4E were completed in May of 1972.

Did Germany use the F-4 Phantom?

On June 29 Germany became the latest—but by no means the last—country to retire its McDonnell-Douglas F-4F Phantom II fighter-bombers, after 41 years of service. Of the 263 Phantoms used by the Luftwaffe, two-thirds served in the ground support role and one-third in reconnaissance.

Did Germany use the f4?

The German Air Force (Luftwaffe) operated a total of 175 F-4Fs, 10 F-4Es (for training at U.S. airfields) and 88 RF-4Es making it one of the most prolific Phantom customers.

Were there dogfights in Vietnam?

The Vietnam War saw a move away from cannon fire to air-to-air missiles. Although US forces maintained air supremacy throughout the war, there were still occasional dogfights and US and North Vietnamese aces.

What was the life expectancy of a helicopter pilot in Vietnam?

between 13 and 30 days
The life expectancy of a helicopter pilot in Viet Nam was between 13 and 30 days.