F-4E Phantom II
DCS WORLD - QUICK REFERENCE
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vr | 150-165 KIAS | Rotation (weight dep.) |
| Vlo (gear up) | 300 KIAS max | Max gear operating speed |
| Vle | 300 KIAS | Max gear extended speed |
| Vfe | 240 KIAS | Max flaps/slats extended |
| Corner Speed | 420 KIAS | Max instantaneous turn rate |
| Approach (On-Speed) | 155-165 KIAS | Final approach (weight dep.) |
| Bingo | MISSION SET | Minimum fuel to return to base |
| Eject Max (pref) | 450 KIAS | Above 450 kts risk of injury |
| Drag Chute Deploy | 100 KIAS min | Minimum speed for chute deployment |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Idle (Ground) | 65% RPM / EGT 220-420 C |
| Takeoff (Mil) | Full MIL - 100% RPM / EGT 450 C |
| Takeoff (AB) | Afterburner - advance through MIL detent |
| Climb | MIL or afterburner / 350 KIAS |
| Cruise (Hi Alt) | ~80-85% RPM / Mach 0.85-0.90 |
| Cruise (Lo Alt) | ~85-90% RPM / 450-480 KIAS |
| Approach | Power as required for 155-165 KIAS |
| Go-Around | MIL then AB if required - 180 KIAS before flap retract |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| UP (Clean) | Any | Cruise / Climb / Combat |
| OUT AND DOWN (Slats/Flaps) | <= 240 KIAS | Takeoff / Landing / Approach |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max RPM (MIL) | 100% (J79-GE-17A) |
| Idle RPM | 65% +/- 1% |
| EGT (Idle) | 220-420 C |
| EGT (Takeoff) | 450 C max |
| Fuel Flow (Idle) | 800-1,400 PPH per engine |
| Fuel Flow (MIL T/O) | ~4,000 PPH per engine |
| Oil Pressure (Idle) | 12-50 PSI |
| Boost Pump Pressure | 30 PSI +/- 5 PSI |
| Hydraulic Pressure | 3,000 PSI (both systems) |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Fuel Capacity | ~12,145 lb (5,509 kg) |
| Fuel Burn (MIL cruise) | ~6,000-8,000 PPH both engines |
| Fuel Burn (AB) | ~15,000-18,000 PPH both engines |
| MTOW | 28,030 kg (61,795 lb) |
| Max G (clean) | +6.5 g |
| Takeoff Roll (MIL, clean) | ~4,000 ft sea level |
| Landing Roll (with drag chute) | ~2,500 ft |
| Min Eject Altitude | 2,000 ft AGL (controlled flight) |
| INS Alignment (BATH) | ~2 min 15 sec |
| INS Alignment (GYRO COMP) | 8+ min (temperature dep.) |