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 ...

How many F-4 fighter jets are left?

The F-4 is currently active in only three air forces following South Korea's retirement of its last Phantoms in 2024. The ...
Popular Mechanics

Why the F-4 Phantom Is Such a Badass Plane

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Flying Brick. Lead Sled. Rhino. Double Ugly. If nicknames are destiny, then the F-4 ...
The National Interest

The F-4 Phantom Fighter Is Slowly Fading Away

During live-fire drills earlier this month, some of the last of the F-4 Phantom II aircraft still in service with the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) fired air-to-ground AGM-142 missiles and ...
The Aviationist

Farewell to a Legend: South Korea’s Final F-4 Phantom Takes Flight in Historic Ceremony

Last week, the Republic of Korean Air Force (ROKAF) retired their very last F-4 Phantoms. During a decommissioning ceremony held at their last homebase Suwon South Korea flew the very last F-4s. We ...
SlashGear

Here's What Made The F-4 Phantom II Such An Excellent Fighter Jet

The F-4 Phantom II began flying fleet defense for the U.S. Navy in 1958 but wasn't used by the Air Force until 1963 (as the F-4C). The two-seat, twin-engine tactical jet fighter bomber was built by ...
The National Interest

F-4 Phantom: The Cold War Warplane Russia Hated

Although largely retired, the F-4 Phantom is well respected among aviation buffs and military experts for its honorable service record. Some consider this twin-engine, all-weather, long-range ...