Why The F-4 Phantom Won't Be Retired Anytime Soon

A Cold War icon defies expectations, remaining relevant in the 21st century. Discover the secrets behind the F-4 Phantom's enduring legacy.
The National Interest

The F-4 Phantom Belongs in the Fighter Jet Hall of Fame

Summary: The F-4 Phantom, a standout fixed-wing aircraft during the Vietnam War, epitomized American air power with its dual capability for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Known for its speed, ...
Mike Barnett Aviation on MSN

How the big move set the F-4 Phantom’s future - "Restoration begins here"

Restoring a real F-4 Phantom II begins long before tools touch the aircraft. The first challenge was safely relocating the ...
SlashGear

Here's What Made The F-4 Phantom II Such An Excellent Fighter Jet

The F-4 Phantom II began flying fleet defense for the U.S. Navy in 1958 but wasn't used by the Air Force until 1963 (as the F-4C). The two-seat, twin-engine tactical jet fighter bomber was built by ...
The National Interest

Why Iran Still Flies the Ancient F-4 Phantom Fighter (Made in USA)

How Iran still flies the F-4 Phantom Since Hamas’ October 7 massacre in Israel, Iranian-backed militias across the Middle East have launched scores of attacks targeting the U.S. and its assets in the ...
The.ChangeInTime on MSN

Watch this legendary F-4 Phantom II chase the sunset

As the sun sinks into a golden horizon, the legendary F-4 Phantom II of the Hellenic Air Force cuts through the sky in a ...
CNN

‘My vision went dark’: CNN reporter experiences 6G-force before hitching a fighter jet ride

It took more than 40 years, but I finally lived my “Top Gun” dream. For an hour and 40 minutes, in the back seat of a South Korean Air Force F-4 Phantom, I was “Goose” from the classic 1980s movie – ...