Summary: The F-4 Phantom, a standout fixed-wing aircraft during the Vietnam War, epitomized American air power with its dual capability for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Known for its speed, ...

A look at what made the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II so special.

The story behind the legend.

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 ...

For a period the F-4 was the workhorse of US airpower able to fill many roles thanks to its large aircraft, range, and supersonic flight.