Overview
The big, powerful Phantom served the US Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force at the same time — a rare feat — and set many speed and altitude records. More than 5,000 were built and a few still fly with Iran, Türkiye and Greece.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 19.20 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.70 m |
| Height | 5.00 m |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 13,757 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 28,030 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 2,370 km/h |
|---|---|
| Max. Mach | Mach 2.23 |
| Ferry range | 2,600 km |
| Combat radius | 680 km |
| Service ceiling | 18,300 m |
| Rate of climb | 210.0 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 2 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 9 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | General Electric J79-GE-17A |
| Thrust (each) | 52.8 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 79.6 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: James Rowson / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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