The National Interest

Iran Still Flies America’s F-4 Phantom Fighter Jet

Nicknamed the “Flying Anvil”, the F-4 Phantom II twin-engine, tandem-seat supersonic jet interceptor saw extensive service in Vietnam as a strike fighter platform. The Navy, Marine Corps, and Air ...

Why the F-4 Phantom won't be retired anytime soon

A Cold War icon defies expectations, remaining relevant in the 21st century. Discover the secrets behind the F-4 Phantom's ...
The Aviationist

Pharewell Phantom: ROKAF F-4E’s Last Public Appearance Before Retirement

Republic of Korea Air Force Phantoms made their last public appearance at the 2024 Suwon Space Challenge event. On April 27, 2024, the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-4E made their last public ...
The National Interest

F-4E Phantom: The Warplane Israel Made Famous

The beacon of the Israeli air force’s fighter fleet throughout the 1970s was the American F-4E Phantom, a twin-engine, tandem-seat, supersonic jet interceptor. This third-generation aircraft, ...
The Aviationist

ROKAF’s Last F-4E’s Carry Out Formation Flight Over South Korea

Republic of Korea Air Force Phantom II with special liveries flew in formation with its replacement, KF-21, across the Korean peninsula. On May 9, 2024, the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-4Es ...