F-4E Phantom II (BMS)
FALCON BMS - QUICK REFERENCE
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vr (rotation) | ~175-190 KIAS | Rotation speed - varies with gross weight and stores |
| Vmax gear extend | 250 KIAS | Maximum landing gear extension speed |
| Vmax flaps (OUT) | 210 KIAS | Maximum speed for slats/flaps extension |
| Vapp (pattern) | 230 KIAS min | Minimum maneuvering speed in pattern with flaps up |
| Vapp (single eng) | 250 KIAS min | Minimum maneuvering speed single engine |
| On-Speed AOA | 19.2 units | Optimum final approach AOA - aural tone medium pitch |
| Vref (threshold) | ~165-175 KIAS | On-speed AOA threshold speed - varies with weight |
| Corner speed | ~420-450 KIAS | Maximum sustained turn airspeed |
| Vmax (MIL) | ~800 KIAS / Mach 1.2 | Maximum speed at military power (low altitude) |
| Bingo | MISSION SET | Minimum fuel to RTB - set during preflight planning |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Idle (Ground) | 65+/-1% RPM, EGT 220-420 C |
| Takeoff (MIL) | 100% RPM, EGT ~450 C, FF ~4,000-6,000 pph |
| Takeoff (A/B) | Full afterburner - both engines |
| Climb | Military power - 350 KIAS climb |
| Cruise | ~85-90% RPM - 400-480 KIAS |
| Combat | Military or A/B as required |
| Approach | Adjust for on-speed AOA and glidepath |
| Go-Around | Military thrust - immediate full power |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| NORM (UP) | Any | Cruise / Climb / Combat |
| OUT AND DOWN | < 210 KIAS | Takeoff and landing configuration |
| Slats only | < 210 KIAS | Enhanced low-speed maneuverability |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max EGT (Start) | 700 C - abort if exceeded |
| Max EGT (Idle) | 220-420 C |
| Max EGT (MIL) | ~650 C (continuous) |
| Max EGT (A/B) | ~700+ C (transient) |
| Idle RPM | 65+/-1% |
| Max RPM (MIL) | ~100% |
| Oil Pressure (Idle) | 12-50 PSI |
| Oil Pressure (MIL) | 30-40 PSI |
| Hydraulic (PC-1/PC-2) | ~3,000 PSI normal |
| Fuel Flow (Idle) | 800-1,400 pph per engine |
| Fuel Flow (MIL) | ~4,000-6,000 pph per engine |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Fuel | ~12,000 lbs (approx) |
| Fuel Burn (MIL cruise) | ~10,000-12,000 lbs/hr (both engines) |
| Fuel Burn (A/B) | ~30,000+ lbs/hr (both engines) |
| External Tanks | 3x 600 gal (one centerline, two wing) |
| Pattern Altitude | 1,500 ft AGL |
| Pattern Speed | 230 KIAS min (300 KIAS initial break) |
| Approach Glidepath | 2.5-3 deg / ~700 fpm |
| Takeoff Roll (MIL) | ~5,000-6,000 ft (heavy) |
| Landing Roll (with drag chute) | ~3,000-4,000 ft |
| Max G | +6.5 g (normal) / +7.33 g (limit) |
| Max Crosswind | ~25 kts |
| MTOW | 28,030 kg (61,795 lbs) |