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Why did the F4 Phantom not have a gun?
At the time the F4 phantom was put into service it was thought that low speed close in dogfighting was basically obsolete. Pretty much all kills would be made with heat seeking or radar guided air to air missiles from miles away. Therefore the original F4 design never had a machine gun type weapon.
Did the F4 Phantom have guns?
Early F-4’s had no fixed gun, but this was corrected after combat experience in Vietnam showed the need for one. Over 5000 were built, making the F-4 one of the most numerous modern combat aircraft. Many are still in service.
Was the MiG 23 good?
On paper the MiG-23 had an impressive performance, and when in the hands of experienced pilots in the 1980s it could outperform Soviet fourth generation fighters in mock engagements.
How many bombs can a F4 Phantom carry?
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| F-4 Phantom II | |
|---|---|
| USAF F-4E from 347th Tactical Fighter Wing dropping 500-pound Mark 82 bombs. | |
| Type | Fighter-bomber |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas (née McDonnell Aircraft) |
| Designed by | David S. Lewis, Jr. |
What weapons did the f4 Phantom use?
The Phantom is a large fighter with a top speed of over Mach 2.2. It can carry more than 18,000 pounds (8,400 kg) of weapons on nine external hardpoints, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, and various bombs….McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II.
| F-4 Phantom II | |
|---|---|
| Status | In limited service |
When did the F 4 get a gun?
The F-4D model, with major changes that increase accuracy in weapons delivery, was delivered to the Air Force in March 1966, to the Air National Guard in 1977, and to the Air Force Reserve in 1980. The first F-4E was delivered to the Air Force in October 1967.
Is the MiG-23 still in service?
Today the MiG-23 remains in limited service with some export customers. The basic design was also used as the basis for the Mikoyan MiG-27, a dedicated ground-attack variant.
Who still uses F-4 Phantoms?
As of 2021, 63 years after its first flight, the F-4 remains in active service with the air forces of Iran, South Korea, Greece and Turkey….McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II.
| F-4 Phantom II | |
|---|---|
| First flight | 27 May 1958 |
| Introduction | 1961 |
| Retired | 1994 (United Kingdom) 1996 (U.S. combat use) 2013 (Germany) 2016 (U.S. target drone) 2021 (Japan) |
What type of aircraft is the F-4 Phantom II?
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a tandem two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor and fighter-bomber originally developed for the United States Navy by McDonnell Aircraft.
How do I beat the F-4C Phantom II?
For those aircraft attacking the F-4C Phantom II, when using machine guns and cannons you can try to blow off a wing or snipe the pilot, however, your best bet will be to aim for centre fuselage where you have the greatest chance of hitting several fuel tanks or even the engines.
What kind of gun does the MiG-21PF have?
MiG-21PF/PFL/PFS/PFM/FL (PFL and PFM used by the VPAF in Vietnam along with the gun armed F-13 and MF) McDonnell first proposed an internal gun for the F-4 in 1961 however it wasn’t until a potential limited war in Vietnam looked likely in 1963 that this was taken more seriously by the military for Ground Attack / strafing.
Will the F-4 be used in Vietnam?
Note – These articles are a compacted summary of a rather massive topic and will discuss the F-4 and Guns in Vietnam mostly ignoring missiles. Vietnam will be used instead of SEA. And USN includes the US Marines for simplicity.