The F-4 Phantom II came with flaws, but its flexibility meant it became the muscle of US air power and helped pave the way ...

For a period the F-4 was the workhorse of US airpower able to fill many roles thanks to its large aircraft, range, and ...

The finished Phantom served as proof of concept that a jet could indeed operate from an aircraft carrier. Yet the Phantom itself underperformed. The McDonnell FH Phantom was the first purely ...

Summary: The F-4 Phantom, a standout fixed-wing aircraft during the Vietnam War, epitomized American air power with its dual capability for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Known for its speed, ...

On January 26, 1945, the McDonnell FH Phantom made its first flight, becoming the world's first jet fighter to operate from aircraft carriers and a milestone in U.S. naval aviation.

A look at what made the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II so special.