McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II

Quick Facts

Quick Facts

  • As a direct descendent of the disappointing F3H Demon, the F-4’s success was anything but assured.


  • The F-4 proved to be it’s era premier strike fighter.


  • A huge payload gave the F-4 a formidable attack capability, and the two-man crew, powerful engines, and advanced radar made it a potent fighter as well.


  • The F-4J version was the world’s first fighter able to detect and attack low-flying aircraft.