The McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II first flew in 1966, and was an improved version of the F-4B for the Navy and the Marines. With enhanced air-to-air and ground attack capability, the huge, powerful Phantoms were at the forefront of carrier enabled power projection.
After a production run of 522, deliveries of the F-4J ended in 1972. The F-4J served the US Navy Blue Angels from 1969 through to 1973; this period was the only time that both the Navy and Air Force demonstation teams would fly similar aircraft.
Beginning in 1977, the F-4J was extensively modernized and designated an F-4S. Changes included smokeless engines, improved hydraulics, electronics, and wiring, as well as modifying the wings to increase maneuverability. In total, 302 aircraft were upgraded.
On 25 March 1986, an F-4S belonging to the VF-151 "Vigilantes," became the last active duty U.S. Navy Phantom to launch from an aircraft carrier, the Midway. On 18 October of the same year, an F-4S from the VF-202 "Superheats", a Naval Reserve fighter squadron, made the last-ever Phantom carrier landing. By 1987, the last of the Naval Reserve-operated F-4S aircraft were replaced by F-14's.
Realistic systems and avionics
Realistic startup and shutdowns
Fully functional ACM (loadout menu)
Large selection of weapons and pods
Flight dynamics created by Bernt Stolle
Realistic DX10/DX11 night lighting, landing lights and custom effects
Includes numerous highly detailed liveries
Built for carrier landing & takeoffs
High quality sound set recorded from a real F-4
High quality external model using normal and specular maps
High quality internal model complete with custom 3D gauges
High resolution paint kit available
Highly detailed product manuals included
Visit the Phantom J & S Product Page for further information.
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