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Can a civilian buy an F-4 Phantom?
The F-4 Phantom was built in 1959 for the U.S. Navy. The aircraft set a new low-altitude speed record, doing 902 miles per hour at 125 feet. The Phantom is the only plane of its kind that is flyable in the civilian world. Now, you can own one for $3.25 million.
Are MiG 29s still in service?
The MiG-29 has also been a popular export aircraft; more than 30 nations either operate or have operated the aircraft to date. As of 2013 the MiG-29 was still in production by Mikoyan, a subsidiary of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) since 2006.
What happened to the F-4 Phantom?
Like the F-35, the F-4 became the prime aircraft of the air force (which bought three times as many as the navy) and the marines. The Phantom had more than its share of flaws, and detractors to point them out. The two-seat, 15-ton “Lead Sled” was heavy and lacked maneuverability.
What is the best book on the F-4 Phantom II?
“Boeing /McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II Current Operators”. World Air Power Journal. London: Aerospace, Volume 40, Spring 2000. ISBN 1-86184-043-8. Green, William and Gordon Swanborough. The Great Book of Fighters. St. Paul, Minnesota: MBI Publishing, 2001.
What is the ISBN number for the McDonnell F-4 Phantom?
ISBN 0-912799-59-5. Lake Jon. McDonnell F-4 Phantom: Spirit in the Skies. London: Aerospace Publishing, 1992. ISBN 1-880588-04-8. List, Friedrich. “German Air Arms Review”. Air International, Volume 70, No. 5, May 2006, pp. 50–57. Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK: Key Publishing. ISSN 0306-5634. Melampy, Jake. “Phantoms West”.
What is the F-4 Phantom 4 top speed?
Innovations in the F-4 included an advanced pulse-Doppler radar and extensive use of titanium in its airframe. Despite imposing dimensions and a maximum takeoff weight of over 60,000 lb (27,000 kg), the F-4 has a top speed of Mach 2.23 and an initial climb rate of over 41,000 ft/min (210 m/s).