The F-4E Phantom II is a dual-seat multirole fighter aircraft created by the former McDonnell Douglas.
Description
One of the foremost aircraft of the United States Armed Forces during the mid to late 20th century, the F-4 was originally conceived in 1952 as a successor to the F3H Demon to satisfy US Navy requirements for an all-weather fighter-bomber. A preliminary prototype, the XF4H-1, was made two years later and competed against the Vought XF8U-3 Crusader III, which it ultimately defeated. It was named after the FH-1 Phantom, a carrier aircraft previously produced by the company.
The Phantom II was adopted in 1962 on the orders of Robert McNamara as a unified aircraft for the USAF, including the Navy, Marine Corps and the Air Force, its main user. It was one of the United States' main fighters during the Vietnam War, and was exported to several other countries, including Japan, Australia and Turkey. It was retired from combat service by the US in 1996, but remains operational in other nations. The most produced variant was the F-4E of the USAF, of which over 5,000 were produced.
Strangereal universe
In the Strangereal world, the F-4E was employed as a carrier-based fighter by several militaries, including the Independent States Allied Forces and the Aurelian Navy. Other countries, such as Belka and the Osean Federation, fielded them instead as conventional air force aircraft. During the Emmeria-Estovakia War, F-4Es were deployed in a limited manner by the Estovakian Air Force, and were supposedly retired from combat service after the Emmerian counterattack campaign. A single F-4E was also used by Gustav Dvornik presumably as his personal aircraft.
Infinity universe
The Phantom saw extremely limited use in the USEA Federation. A few units were seen in action over Tokyo, but most if not all units were shot down by the UNF.
As for the UNF, the F-4E was a very popular aircraft for starters, being one of the most flown aircraft during Operation Eternal Liberation.
Game analysis
Main games
Description
- "Large carrier-based jet designed to shoot down enemy aircraft and destroy ground targets."
- ― Hangar description
Statistics
- Speed: 35
- Mobility: 35
- Stability: 35
- Defense: 55
- Air-to-Air: 45
- Air-to-Ground: 35
Weapons
- GUN: 20-mm M61A1 Vulcan six-barrel rotary cannon (x850 rounds)
- Napalm Bomb x6 BLU-32
- Unguided Bomb Medium (UGBM) x8 Mk-83 1,000-lb free-fall bomb
Colors
- Standard: Blue body and white underside with ISAF markings. Based on the Phantom FG1 operated by the United Kingdom's Royal Navy.
- Erusea: Three-tone green camouflage. Based on German RF-4E reconnaissance units.
- Special: Yellow body with tiger stripes.
Description
- "Large fighter aircraft known as the "Phantom II". Although its design is outdated, its massive payload and superior range make it effective in both aerial and ground combat."
- ― Hangar description
Statistics
- Speed: 63
- Mobility: 32
- Stability: 46
- Defense: 56
- Air-to-Air: 25
- Air-to-Ground: 50
Weapons
- Gun 20-mm M61A1 Vulcan six-barrel rotary cannon
- Missile AIM-9M Sidewinder (x62)
- Napalm Bomb BLU-32 (x10)
Colors
- OS: Air superiority gray.
- RZ: Black with red top of the fin
- YK: Marine blue JASDF body.
Description
- "Large fighter aircraft known as the "Phantom II". Althogh its design is outdated, its massive payload and superior range make it effective in both aerial and ground combat."
- ― Hangar description
Statistics
- Speed: 63
- Mobility: 32
- Stability: 46
- Defense: 56
- Air-to-Air: 25
- Air-to-Ground: 50
Weapons
- autocannon 20-mm M61A1 Vulcan six-barrel rotary cannon
- Missile AIM-9M Sidewinder x62
- Semi-Active Air-to-Air Missile (SAAM) AIM-7 Sparrow X06
- Unguided Bomb Large (UGBL) Mk.84 x08
- Napalm Bomb (NPB) BLU-32 x10
Colors
- Standard: Blue body and white underside
- Mercenary: Tree-tone green camouflage
- Soldier: Two-tone marine blue camouflage
- Knight: Two-tone gray (Hill Gray)
- Special: Silber Squadron color scheme
Description
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
Named Pilots
- Gryphus 1
- Manta (Skies of Deception)
History
Other games
Description
Statistics
- Speed: 66
- Air-to-Air: 51
- Air-to-Ground: 15
- Mobility: 30
- Stability: 39
- Defense: 45
Weapons
- M61 Vulcan 20-mm autocannon
- Standard Missile (STDM) AIM-9M Sidewinder
- High Accuracy Missile (HACM) AIM-9X Sidewinder
- Lightweight Missile (LGWM) Python 4
- Heavyweight Missile (HVWM) AIM-132 ASRAAM
- Quick Maneuver Air-to-Air Missile Vympel R-73 (P-73, AA-11 Archer)
- Napalm Bomb
- Unguided Bomb (Large) 2000 lb Mk.84
- Guided Penetration Bomb 2000 lb GBU-27 Paveway III
Colors
- C01: White body.
- C02: Three-tone RF-4E camouflage.
- C03: F-4EJ blue body.
- C04: White body with yellow and black wingtips and stabilizer.
- C05: Black body with yellow stripes. Modeled after special F-4EJ Kai flown by the JASDF 3rd Air Wing 8th Squadron in 2008 before its retirement from the unit, complete with "2008 FINAL YEAR" side writing.
- C06: Silber Squadron camouflage.
Description
- General purpose, extra large, carrier-based fighter. Though turning performance can be a bit problematic because of the large size of the aircraft, it boasts top class speed performance among the older generation model aircrafts, a high level of durability, and has a large amount of space for armaments. Called the "Phantom II," it is the first aircraft shared by three branches of the U.S. Armed Forces: the Navy, Marines, and Air Force.
Statistics
- Speed:
- Mobility:
- Stability:
- Fire Power:
- Defense:
Weapons
- Semi-Active Air-to-Air Missile
- Unguided Bomb
- Electronic Countermeasures
Colors
- Color 01: Air superiority gray.
- Color 02: "European One" camouflage.
- Color 03: "Southeast Asia" camouflage pattern with sharksmouth nose art. Modeled after special Phantoms from the 50th anniversary of the US Air Force in 1997. F-4E 68-0337 and 68-0531 Phantoms (Holloman Air Force Base, tail code HO) painted to commemorate B.Gen Steve Ritchie’s MiG Kills as well as the 50th anniversary of the USAF. This being the 25th anniversary of Ritchie shooting down his fifth and final MiG-21 on the 28th August 1972.
Description
- "General purpose, extra large, carrier-based fighter. Though turning performance can be a bit problematic because of the large size of the aircraft, it boasts top class speed performance among the older generation model aircraft, a high level of durability, and has a large amount of space for armaments. Called the "Phantom II", it is the first aircraft shared by three branches of the U.S. Armed Forces: the Navy, Marines, and Air Force."
- ― Hangar
| Lv. | Cst | Price | GUN | MSL | HPAA | LAGM | UGB | SP | MO | ST | AA | AG | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 350 | 0,000 | 503 | 78 | 6 | – | – | E | F | F+ | F+ | F | E |
| 2 | 6,600 | 503 | 78 | 6 | – | – | E | F | F+ | F+ | F | E | |
| 3 | 13,750 | 549 | 84 | 8 | – | – | E+ | F+ | E | F+ | F+ | E | |
| 4 | 25,300 | 594 | 90 | 9 | 7 | – | D | F+ | E | F+ | F+ | E+ | |
| 5 | 478 | 46,750 | 640 | 96 | 10 | 8 | – | D+ | E | E+ | E | E | D |
| 6 | 510 | 275,000[a] | 686 | 102 | 12 | 10 | – | D+ | E | E+ | E | E | D+ |
| 7 | 77,000 | 732 | 108 | 13 | 11 | 13 | D+ | E | E+ | E | E+ | C | |
| 8 | 159,500 | 778 | 114 | 14 | 12 | 14 | C | E+ | E+ | E+ | E+ | C | |
| 9 | 536,250 | 824 | 120 | 15 | 13 | 15 | C | E+ | D | E+ | E+ | C+ | |
| 10 | 880,000 | 871 | 126 | 16 | 14 | 16 | C+ | D | D | E+ | D | B | |
| 11 | 1,056,000 | 917 | 130 | 17 | 15 | 17 | B | D+ | D+ | D | D | B+ | |
| 12 | 1,540,000 | 963 | 134 | 18 | 16 | 18 | B+ | C | D+ | D | D+ | A | |
| 13 | 1,886,500 | 1,009 | 138 | 19 | 17 | 19 | A | C+ | C | D+ | D+ | A | |
| 14 | 2,420,000 | 1,055 | 142 | 20 | 18 | 20 | A+ | B | C | D+ | C | A+ | |
| 15 | 3,806,000 | 1102 | 146 | 22 | 20 | 22 | S | B+ | C+ | C | C+ | S | |
| 16 | – | F | |||||||||||
| 17 | – | F | |||||||||||
| 18 | – | F | |||||||||||
| 19 | – | F | |||||||||||
| 20 | – | F |
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 17 BODY, 17 ARMS, and 17 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
- Nicknames
- Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.
- Lv.3: Phantom Rider
- Lv.10: Phantom Master
- Lv.15: Vietnam Vet
- Lv.20:
Special Weapons
- High-Power Air-to-Air Missile AIM-9X Sidewinder
- Long-Range Air-to-Ground Missile AGM-88 HARM
- Unguided Bomb 1000 lb Mk.83
Colors
- Default: Standard low visibility grey
- F-4E Normal Skin #01: Vietnam style camouflage with shark mouth nose art
- Also comes in a grey three color scheme and a three color blue aggressor scheme
- F-4E "Inferno" Skin: Black body with bright flames, large teeth around the nose, skull emblem on the tail
- During the beta tests, this skin was available as free DLC.
- In the full game, this skin was a limited-time drop from May 20 through June 4, 2014, and then available for 40 Special Supply tickets from December 3, 2014 through January 31, 2015.
- Emblems cannot be applied to the aircraft's tail when using this skin.
- F-4E "Silber" Skin: Silber Ace camo from Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
- F-4E Event Skin #01: Dark green camouflage
Gallery
Another view of the Phantom from Air Combat.
F-4 in Air Combat
F-4 in hangar (Air Combat)
The F-4 Phantom in Air Combat. Note the lack of landing gear.
Enemy F-4 (Air Combat)
F-4 in a hangar (AC2).
F-4 over an airfield.
Two Phantoms over Bana City
F-4 paint schemes from AC2.
ISAF color scheme
Erusian color scheme
Erusian ace Biela color scheme
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A Phantom, just after unleashing its sidewinder missile.
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A Phantom using its napalm bombs.
Silber team with a Phantom.
The F-4E in Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
An Emmerian F-16C engaging an Estovakian F-4E
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An F-4E Phantom II destroying a MiG-21bis.
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An F-4E in Yuktobanian colors
An F-4E shooting down a Searcher UAV in Ace Combat Infinity
An F-4E after shooting down a fighter in Ace Combat Infinity
A F-4E in ACAH
F-4E Phantom II attacking space shuttle (Ace Combat 2)
A F-4E with bombs (Ace Combat: Assault Horizon)
F-4E -Inferno- & MiG-21bis Event Skin #01
Event Skin #01
Trivia
- In Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies, the F-4E is incorrectly depicted and described as a carrier-based aircraft.
- Color scheme blue top/white bottom (ISAF in AC04 and UAF in ACZ) based on color scheme of Royal Navy Phantom FG1 (F-4K).
- Three-tone green camouflage (Erusian AF in AC04, Belkan AF ace pilot "Dryade" in ACZ, Leasath AF ace pilot "Manta"/Special color scheme 1 in ACX, C02/Valahia in ACJA, Estovakian AF ace pilot Gustav Dvornik in AC6) based on color scheme of German RF-4E (reconnaissance variant of F-4E).
- Marine blue camouflage (Yuktobanian AF in AC5, Belkan AF ace pilot "Lanze" in ACZ, Leasath AF in ACX, color 3 in ACJA) is replica color scheme Japanese F-4EJ Kai.
References
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