USAF F-4E Phantom II 32nd TFS Netherlands HA1979 Scale 1:72

USAF F-4E Phantom II 32nd TFS Wolfhounds Soesterberg AB Netherlands Hobby Master HA1979 Scale 1:72 Highly detailed Die Cast Metal Military Hobby Master Air Power Series Hobby Master Item#: HA1979 Scale: 1:72 The McDonnell Douglas F-4 was the main multipurpose aircraft for the US Military for 20 years. The F-4E variant was an improved version of the C/D with an elongated nose and compact radar. These two things made it possible to install a 20mm M61A1 6 barrel 640 round Vulcan gun pod in the nose. The F-4E was the most produced variant with 1387 aircraft being made over its 12 year production period. The “E” also equipped more air forces than any other variant of the Phantom II. McDonnell Douglas F-4E 74-0650 was manufactured as c/n 4801 and spent 1976 – 1978 with the 32nd TFS “Wolfhounds” located at Soesterberg AB, Netherlands. The 32nd TFS was the first unit in Europe to be equipped with the new McDonnell Douglas F-4E. In 1979 the aircraft began the first of several active duty reassignments starting with the 86th TFW and ending in 1991 with the 35th TFW. In June 1991 74-0650 was sent to storage at AMARC. In 1994 the 32nd TFS permanently left Soesterberg Air Base. Specifications McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Engines – (2) General Electric J79-GE-17 turbojets Thrust – 11,870 lb. st dry, 17,900 lb. st with afterburners Fuel Maximum internal fuel - fuselage tanks 1,364 US gallons (up to block 40) and 1,225 US gallons (from block 41 on). Additional - 630 gallons of fuel in internal wing tanks. External fuel load - 600 US gallons centerline tank Additional - 370 US gallons tanks under each wing attached to the outer pylon Total fuel load - 3334 US gallons (up to block 40) or 3195 US gallons (from block 41 on) Performance Maximum speed – 1,430 mph at 36,000 ft (Mach 2.21) 914 mph at sea level (Mach 1.19) Cruising speed – 585 mph Landing speed – 158 mph Initial climb rate – 61,400 fpm Service ceiling – 62,250 ft Combat ceiling – 59,600 ft Combat range - 595 miles Maximum range - 1885 miles with maximum external fuel