F-4E Phantom II (BMS) Emergency Procedures

Immediate Action Procedures

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FighterVietnam Era

AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II first flew on 30 August 1965 and became the definitive production variant of the legendary Phantom family, introducing an internal M61A1 Vulcan 20mm cannon and improved J79-GE-17 smokeless engines. Operated by the USAF from 1967, it served as the primary air superiority and strike fighter through the Vietnam War and Cold War era, eventually equipping 11 nations and remaining in service with some air forces into the 2000s - with a total of 1,387 F-4Es built. In Falcon BMS, the F-4E represents the classic two-seat, twin-engine Phantom optimised for BVR engagements with AIM-7 Sparrows and close-in combat with the internal cannon, modelled with its analogue radar, Weapon System Officer rear cockpit, and period-authentic avionics.

Startup Walkthrough

SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas
first Flight: 1965
role: Multirole fighter / Strike
crew: 2 (Pilot + Weapon System Officer)
engines: 2x GE J79-GE-17A (17,900 lbf each with A/B)
max Speed: 2,370 km/h (Mach 2.23)
range: 2,699 km (1,457 nmi, ferry)
ceiling: 56,000 ft
weight: 28,030 kg (MTOW)

Sources: McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II - Wikipedia, Heatblur F-4E Phantom II Manual - Heatblur Simulations, F-4E Flight Manual TO 1F-4E-1 (1979) - f4phantom.com

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F-4E Phantom II (BMS)FALCON BMS · Emergency Procedures · 6procedures · 44 steps

Engine Fire - In Flight8 steps

	01	Affected throttleIDLE then monitor
	02	Fire test buttonPRESS (confirm FIRE light response)
	03	If fire confirmed - affected throttle - CUTOFF
	04	Affected generatorOFF
	05	Affected engine master switchOFF
	06	Air refueling switchEXTEND (depressurize fuel tanks)
	07	If fire ceasesland as soon as possible (single engine)
	08	If fire continuesEJECT

Single Engine Failure - In Flight7 steps

	01	Affected throttleIDLE (check for airstart possibility)
	02	AirspeedMAINTAIN 300 KIAS minimum / 0.6 Mach
	03	Operating engineMAINTAIN MIL power as required
	04	Inlet ramp (good engine)CHECK FULLY RETRACTED
	05	Non-essential electrical equipmentOFF
	06	Divert to nearest suitable airfield
	07	Land as soon as possiblefly fully configured 17-unit AOA approach

Hydraulic Failure8 steps

	01	Hydraulic pressure (PC-1 / PC-2)IDENTIFY failed system
	02	Flight controlsCHECK response on remaining system
	03	Avoid abrupt, steep, or hard turns
	04	Avoid large or abrupt power changes
	05	Plan long straight-in final approach
	06	Reduce gross weight to minimum practical before landing
	07	Establish landing configuration early on final
	08	Land as soon as practical

Dual Engine Flameout8 steps

	01	Both throttlesCUTOFF then IDLE (attempt airstart)
	02	Airspeed250-300 KIAS for best airstart conditions
	03	IgnitionHOLD button while advancing throttle to IDLE
	04	If airstart fails - both throttles - CUTOFF
	05	Best glidemaintain 250-300 KIAS
	06	Suitable landing areaIDENTIFY immediately
	07	MAYDAYDECLARE on guard 243.0 MHz, squawk 7700
	08	If no restart by 10,000 ft AGLEJECT

Out-of-Control Recovery6 steps

	01	StickFORWARD (immediately)
	02	Ailerons and rudderNEUTRAL
	03	ThrottlesIDLE (unless at critically low altitude)
	04	If aircraft unloadsattempt recovery with smooth control inputs
	05	If still out-of-control - drag chute - DEPLOY
	06	If out-of-control at or below 10,000 ft AGLEJECT

Ejection7 steps

	01	AirspeedREDUCE below 600 KIAS if possible
	02	AircraftWINGS LEVEL, positive altitude if possible
	03	ThrottlesCUTOFF
	04	Communicate intention to WSOsimultaneous ejection if possible
	05	Ejection handlePULL firmly (between legs or overhead)
	06	Canopy auto-jettisons and seat fires in sequence
	07	Eyes closed, head back, elbows inawait seat separation and chute deployment