The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II had its faults, including smoky engines and a hazardous, often fatal, stall-spin characteristic. Maintenance man-hours were high, and cockpit ergonomics were poor. In spite of all this, the F-4 was the best fighter in the West until the arrival of its successor, the McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15.. McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II. McDonnell initially created the F-4 Phantom II for the US Navy in 1958 to provide defensive “top cover” for the fleet, however, the F-4 went on to serve with the Air Force, Marines, and 15 other nations around the world. It has served as an interceptor, a fighter, a bomber, a close-support attack aircraft.
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Before we talk about the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II and how it came to be, let’s first look at the origins of the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation.In 1928 James McDonnell started a factory to build small aircraft for recreational use. The Wall Street Crash of 1929, however, shattered his dreams forcing him to abandon the factory and get a job working for Glenn L. Martin.. The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II saw extensive service during the Vietnam War, claiming 280 victories more than any other American aircraft involved in the fighting. During Operation Desert Storm (1990-1991), the USAF deployed Phantoms to Shaikh Isa AB, Bahrain, and used the planes for various reconnaissance missions..
