The F-4 Phantom II is a legendary twin-engine, supersonic fighter-bomber and interceptor that became one of the most versatile and widely used military aircraft of the Cold War era. The F-4 was adaptable, powerful, and heavily armed, forming the backbone of U.S. tactical aviation from the 1960s through the 1980s, and in some countries, far beyond.
 
General Information:
Role: Interceptor, air superiority fighter, fighter-bomber, reconnaissance
Manufacturer: McDonnell Aircraft (later McDonnell Douglas)
First Flight: May 27, 1958
Introduction: 1960 (U.S. Navy)
Crew: 2 (pilot + Radar Intercept Officer)
Nickname: Phantom II
Key Features:
Twin-engine, high-speed supersonic performance
Multi-role fighter capable of air-to-air, air-to-ground, and reconnaissance missions
Used by over a dozen nations
Carrier-capable for Navy and Marine operations