McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Multirole Fighter-Bomber Variant
The F-4E Phantom II is the cannon-equipped, re-engined multirole Phantom variant. It combined improved General Electric J79-GE-17 engines with an internal M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm cannon and a strengthened, survivable fighter-bomber configuration for air combat, interdiction, close air support, and reconnaissance missions.
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Identity
- Aliases
- F-4E Phantom IIF-4EPhantom II EMcDonnell Douglas Phantom F-4E
- Family Name
- McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II
- Full Name
- McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Multirole Fighter-Bomber Variant
- Roles
- militaryreconnaissance
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Crew Capacity
- 2
- Max Speed
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- Operating Modes
- land
- Service Ceiling
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- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The F-4E Phantom II is the cannon-equipped, re-engined multirole Phantom variant. It combined improved General Electric J79-GE-17 engines with an internal M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm cannon and a strengthened, survivable fighter-bomber configuration for air combat, interdiction, close air support, and reconnaissance missions.
- Dimensions
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- Manufacturer
- Parent Vehicle Family
- Propulsion Configurations
- Entries
- Count
- 2
- Propulsion System
- Role
- main
- Variant Notes
- The 163d Attack Wing identifies two General Electric J79-GE-17 afterburning turbojets on the F-4E Phantom II.
- Name
- F-4E J79-GE-17 installation
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- Creation Time
- August 15, 2026 at 23:11:10 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 19, 2026 at 21:08:24 UTC