The F4
Phantom is a twin-engine, long-range fighter bomber that has been broadly used
since its first flight in the 60s mainly by the US Military and the Iranian Air
Force.
This plane was
mostly used during the Vietnam War for bombing and air superiority purposes. Although
it was a much heavier plane than most of fighters it could reach Mach 2. It preserved
for at least 50 more years in other armies such as the German Air Force and
even served in the Spanish Air Force. However, today the F4 Phantom stands no
chance against the extremely advanced 4th and 5th generation
fighter jets that some armies can afford. That is the main reason why only some
countries located in the Middle East still use it.
In conclusion
the F4 Phantom is nowadays an outdated plane for modern dog fighting but will
remain as one of the most iconic planes of the Vietnam War and the Cold War era.
C.C. Rubén
Cuenca Martínez
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