Eglin AFB in Okaloosa County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
F-4 Phantom II
First flown in May 1958, the Phantom II originally was designed for the US Navy and entered service in 1961. The US Air Force evaluated it for close air support, interdiction and counter-air operations in 1961 and, in 1962, approved an AF version. The F-4C made its first flight on May 27, 1963. In its air-to-ground role the F-4 can carry twice the normal bomb load of a WW II B-17 aircraft.
The first production F-4Cs were delivered to the 4453rd Combat Crew Training Wing at McDill AFB, FL in January 1964, the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW) became the first combat wing to convert to the F-4C and took them to Cam Rahn Bay AB, South Vietnam in 1965. F-4 production ended in 1979 after over 5,000 had been built, more than 2,600 for the USAF, 1,200 for the Navy and Marine Corp and the rest for Allied foreign nations.
This F-4C S/N 64-0817 was last flown by the 3246th Test Wing at Eglin AFB, FL on 5 May 1986. It was given to the AF Armament Museum for display. It is being depicted as F-4C 64-0813, an aircraft which was assigned to the 12th TFW. This is in tribute to a "tough" aircraft and the first unit to use it in combat.
Specifications
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Corp
Thrust Two General Electric J79-Ge-15/17 Turbojet engines rated at 17,000 -18,500 lbs of thrust w/afterburners each
Length 62 ft 11 in
Height 16 ft 6 in
Wingspan 38 ft 5 in
Weight 28,276 lbs Empty / 58,000 lbs Max
Speed 1,459 mph Max / 590 mph Cruise
Range 1,375 miles w/tanks
Ceiling 59,600 ft
Armament Up to 16,000 lbs of externally carried nuclear or conventional bombs, rockets, missiles or 20mm cannon pods in various combinations, the F-4E had a internal mounted 20mm Cannon
This aircraft is on loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 30° 27.952′ N, 86° 33.652′ W. Marker is in Eglin AFB, Florida, in Okaloosa County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Pinchot Road (State Road 189) and Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south. Located at the Air Force Armament Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Museum Drive, Eglin AFB FL 32542, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. O-2 Skymaster (here, next to this marker); B-47 Stratojet (a few steps from this marker); MIG-21 Fishbed (a few steps from this marker); GBU-43/B MOAB (a few steps from this marker); Nurses Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); F-104 Starfighter (within shouting distance of this marker); JF-101B Voodoo (within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eglin AFB.
Also see . . .
1. Air Force Armament Museum. (Submitted on April 11, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II on Wikipedia. (Submitted on April 11, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.