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First Flight in the U.S.: Giant F-4 Phantom RC Jet by CARF Models

The Primary focus of THE LIGHTER SIDE OF RC revolves around my love of FLYING & BUILDING all types of model aircraft! It's ...
SlashGear

How Fast Was The F-4 Phantom & Why Was The Fighter Jet Retired?

Loud, fast, and impossible to ignore, the F-4 Phantom was a fighter jet that definitely turned heads. It was a product of the Cold War era and saw action with both the Navy and the Air Force, packing ...
The National Interest

F-4 Phantom: The Supersonic Brick Fighter Was A True Game Changer

The plane was officially known as the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. Moniker-wise it was the “sequel” (so to speak) to the original Phantom, that being the short-lived 1940s vintage FH Phantom, ...
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

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, ...
Polygon

YouTuber’s joyride in a Cold War F-4 Phantom jet has excellent... buddy comedy vibes?

Charlie Hall is Polygon’s tabletop editor. In 12-plus years as a journalist & photographer, he has covered simulation, strategy, and spacefaring games, as well as public policy. I’ll admit that I’m a ...