F-4E Phantom II Emergency Procedures

Immediate Action Procedures

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FighterVietnam Era

AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II is a long-range supersonic fighter-bomber that entered USAF service in 1967 as the definitive Phantom variant, introducing the internally mounted M61A1 Vulcan 20mm cannon that earlier models lacked. Powered by two General Electric J79-GE-17 turbojets producing 17,900 lbf with afterburner, it served as the backbone of American tactical airpower through Vietnam and remained in service with the USAF, Navy, and over a dozen foreign operators well into the 1990s. The Heatblur DCS module models the Israeli Air Force Kurnass (Sledgehammer) configuration with TISEO electro-optical targeting system, ARN-101 digital NRAS nav system, and capability for the full range of period-correct air-to-air and air-to-ground ordnance.

RANGE VISUALIZER

Startup Walkthrough

SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas
first Flight: 1963
role: Fighter-bomber / Interceptor
crew: 2 (Pilot + Weapons Systems Officer)
engines: 2x GE J79-GE-17A (79.6 kN / 17,900 lbf with A/B each)
max Speed: 2,301 km/h (Mach 2.17)
range: 2,817 km (1,520 nmi)
ceiling: 58,750 ft
weight: 28,030 kg (MTOW)

Sources: F-4 Phantom II - Wikipedia, Heatblur F-4E Phantom II Manual, F-4E Flight Manual TO 1F-4E-1 (1979)

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F-4E Phantom IIDCS WORLD · Emergency Procedures · 6procedures · 46 steps

Engine Fire - In Flight8 steps

	01	Affected throttleIDLE
	02	Fire test buttonPRESS to confirm fire
	03	If fire persists: affected generatorOFF
	04	Affected throttleOFF
	05	Air refuel switchEXTEND (affected side)
	06	Maintain 300 KIAS minimum
	07	Avoid turns toward failed engine
	08	Do not restart bad engineland immediately

Single Engine Failure8 steps

	01	Affected throttleIDLE then OFF
	02	Affected engine master switchOFF
	03	Affected generatorOFF
	04	Maintain 300 KIAS minimum / 0.6 Mach
	05	Rudder trimADJUST for asymmetric thrust
	06	Fuel balanceMONITOR and transfer as required
	07	Declare emergencyrequest priority handling
	08	Land immediately at nearest suitable field

Dual Engine Failure / Airstart8 steps

	01	FuelVERIFY master switches ON
	02	AirspeedMAINTAIN 215 KIAS (best glide)
	03	Engine master switchesON
	04	ThrottlesOFF
	05	Ignition buttonsHOLD DEPRESSED (one engine at a time)
	06	Throttle (selected engine)ADVANCE to IDLE
	07	Monitor RPM, EGT, oil pressure for successful start
	08	If no restart by 15,000 ftEJECT

Hydraulic Failure8 steps

	01	Hydraulic gaugesCHECK both systems
	02	If single system failurecontinue with remaining system
	03	If PC-1 failureexpect degraded flight controls
	04	AirspeedREDUCE to 300 KIAS maximum
	05	Flight controlsTEST response carefully
	06	Declare emergencyadvise of hydraulic status
	07	Plan for extended runwayheavy landing forces expected
	08	Land as soon as practical

Out of Control / Spin Recovery7 steps

	01	ThrottlesIDLE
	02	StickPUSH FULLY FORWARD
	03	Ailerons and rudderCENTER
	04	When aircraft unloads: aileronsAPPLY WITH spin direction then neutralize
	05	If at or below 10,000 ft AGL and unrecoveredEJECT
	06	Drag chute (if deployed)JETTISON before recovery attempt
	07	After recoverycheck flight control response before continuing

Ejection7 steps

	01	Command Selector Valve (WSO)DUAL or SINGLE as briefed
	02	Eject BELOW 450 KIAS if possible to avoid injury
	03	Eject ABOVE 2,000 ft AGL if possible (controlled flight)
	04	Zero-zero capable: Martin Baker Mk. H-7 seats
	05	External stores - JETTISON if time permits (Emergency Jettison button)
	06	MAYDAYDECLARE position if time permits
	07	Ejection handleSQUEEZE AND PULL