F-4F JG71 "Richthofen"

The McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom is a twin-engine, two-seat, long-range multi-role fighter designed for operations in adverse weather conditions. The prototype's maiden flight took place on May 27, 1958, and mass production began in 1961. Originally intended solely as an attack aircraft, the design was adapted from 1955 onwards to meet the US Navy's requirement for a new carrier-based fighter. The F-4 Phantom proved to be a highly successful aircraft, produced in multiple versions, exported to many countries, and manufactured under license. The early variants—models A through D—were designed as fighter-bombers. The subsequent version, the F-4E, entered production in 1967 as a long-range fighter. Reconnaissance versions—the RF-4B, ​​RF-4C, and RF-4E—were also developed. The final variants include the F-4F and the F-4G "Wild Weasel," which are electronic warfare aircraft designed to counter enemy radar systems. The F-4 saw service in the Vietnam War, conflicts in the Middle East (1967, 1973), and the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988). A total of 5,057 F-4 Phantom aircraft were built. Technical specifications (F-4E version): Maximum speed: 2,370 km/h; rate of climb: 210 m/s; service ceiling: 18,300 m; maximum range: 2,600 km; armament: fixed—one 20mm M61A-1 cannon; external—up to 7,255 kg of bombs and rockets.