How fast can the F-4 Phantom fly?

A closer look at what made the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II so special.

The F-4 Phantom II's brute-force design is why modern air forces can't replace it

The F-4 Phantom II was noted for being a 'brick' that had the sheer thrust that allowed it to fly into combat and win.
The National Interest

F-4 Phantom II: 5,195 Warplanes Built (The Most Produced U.S. Supersonic Military Aircraft Ever)

One of the most adaptable airframes ever used in the U.S. Armed Forces, undoubtedly, was the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. During a four-decade service run, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S.
The National Interest

F-4 Phantom: The Navy’s Best Combat Plane Ever?

What made the F-4 Phantom special? In the 1950s, McDonnell Aircraft began the development of what was once described as one of the greatest fighters of the post-World War II era. Originally developed ...

The Air Forces Still Flying The F-4 Phantom More Than 60 Years Later

The F-4 Phantom entered service in 1960. Three air forces still fly it in 2026, while one privately owned example has returned to the skies.
The Aviationist

Pharewell Phantom: ROKAF F-4E’s Last Public Appearance Before Retirement

Republic of Korea Air Force Phantoms made their last public appearance at the 2024 Suwon Space Challenge event. On April 27, 2024, the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-4E made their last public ...

Greek F-4 Phantom Fighter Jet Crashes During Airshow Near Athens

There was an explosion immediately after the crash, which happened before thousands of visitors watching the annual "Athens ...