The F-4 is currently active in only three air forces following South Korea's retirement of its last Phantoms in 2024. The remaining global presence is diminishing, but a handful have been upgraded to ...

A Cold War icon defies expectations, remaining relevant in the 21st century. Discover the secrets behind the F-4 Phantom's ...

Despite claims of Mach 2.54, pilots report that the fastest speeds achieved in practice are Mach 2.25–2.3 in brand-new ...

Today, many military aircraft can break the sound barrier to enter supersonic flight. Certain commercial models can as well, including the Concorde, which is famous for its record-breaking flights. As ...

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — A rare F-4 Phantom fighter jet has found a new home at the Marshalltown American Legion. What makes it even more remarkable, is the story behind how it got here, and the unique ...

The only confirmed supersonic air-to-air gun kill is credited to a hotshot U.S. Air Force F-4 Phantom II pilot named Maj. Phil “Hands” Handley. Some airpower pundits consider guns—more specifically ...

Each of these nations will be relying heavily on their respective air forces to gain an upper hand in the conflict Before the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the U.S. sold a large number of Phantoms to Iran ...