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F-4E Phantom II 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.)

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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.

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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)