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{{About | {{About | ||
− | | about = | + | | about = jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}''' |
− | | usage = | + | | usage = other versions |
− | | link = | + | | link = F-4 Phantom II (Family) |
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{{Specs-Card | {{Specs-Card | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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− | The ''' | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Israeli jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]]. |
− | + | This aircraft is almost identical to the American [[F-4E Phantom II]] with little changes like Israeli weapons. | |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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{{Specs-Avia-Flight}} | {{Specs-Avia-Flight}} | ||
<!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' --> | <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' --> | ||
+ | ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%" | ||
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics | ! rowspan="2" | Characteristics | ||
− | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at | + | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at _,___ m) |
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres) | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres) | ||
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ||
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! Stock | ! Stock | ||
− | | 2,097 || 2,074 || rowspan="2" | | + | | 2,097 || 2,074 || rowspan="2" | 16000 || 26.5 || 27.5 || 160.8 || 151.2 || rowspan="2" | 850 |
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! Upgraded | ! Upgraded | ||
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute | ! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute | ||
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− | | ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ | + | | ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ |
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ||
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− | | {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 607 || 584 || 463 || ~11 || ~4 | + | | {{Specs|destruction|body}} || 463{{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 607 || 584 || 463 || ~11 || ~4 |
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| colspan="2" | General Electric J79-GE-17 || 2 | | colspan="2" | General Electric J79-GE-17 || 2 | ||
− | | colspan="2" | | + | | colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | 408 kg/m<sup>2</sup> |
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! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics | ! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics | ||
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! 9m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel | ! 9m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel | ||
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− | | 1, | + | | 1,750 kg || colspan="2" | |
− | | 15, | + | {| class="wikitable" |
+ | | colspan="2" |Afterburning axial-flow turbojet | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | | 15,964kg || 18,027 kg || 20,069 kg || 24,000 kg | ||
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! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}} | ! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}} | ||
− | ! colspan="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP) | + | ! colspan="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP) |
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− | ! Condition || 100% || WEP | + | ! Condition || 100% || ___%/WEP |
− | ! | + | ! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MTOW |
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− | | ''Stationary'' || 5,200 kgf || | + | | ''Stationary'' || 5,200 kgf || ___ kgf |
− | | | + | | _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__ |
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− | | ''Optimal'' || | + | | ''Optimal'' || ___ kgf<br>(_ km/h) || ___ kgf<br>(_ km/h) |
− | | | + | | _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__ |
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{{Specs-Avia-Offensive}} | {{Specs-Avia-Offensive}} | ||
<!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' --> | <!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' --> | ||
− | {{main| | + | {{main|M61 (20 mm)}} |
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
* A choice between two presets: | * A choice between two presets: | ||
− | ** 1 x 20 mm | + | ** 1 x 20 mm M61 cannon, chin-mounted (640 rpg) |
− | ** 1 x 20 mm | + | ** 1 x 20 mm M61 cannon (640 rpg) + 90 x countermeasures |
=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}} | {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}} | ||
<!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' --> | <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' --> | ||
+ | {{main|LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|M117 cone 45 (750 lb)|LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|LDGP Mk 84 (2,000 lb)}} | ||
+ | {{main|AGM-62A Walleye I (505 kg)|GBU-15(V)1/B (2,000 lb)|AGM-65B}} | ||
+ | {{main|AIM-7E Sparrow|AIM-7E-2 Sparrow|AIM-9E Sidewinder|AIM-9P Sidewinder}} | ||
+ | {{main|FFAR Mighty Mouse|Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP|M61 (20 mm)}} | ||
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | ||
− | + | * Without load | |
− | + | * 2 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles | |
− | + | * 3 x 20 mm M61 cannons (1,200 rpg = 3,600 total) | |
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− | * 2 x AIM- | ||
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− | * 3 x 20 mm | ||
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* 24 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (12,000 lb total) | * 24 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (12,000 lb total) | ||
− | * | + | * 16 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (12,000 lb total) |
− | + | * 11 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (11,000 lb total) | |
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* 3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (6,000 lb total) | * 3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (6,000 lb total) | ||
* 285 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets | * 285 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets | ||
* 60 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets | * 60 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets | ||
− | * 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles | + | * 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles |
− | * 4 x AIM-7E-2 | + | * 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles |
− | * | + | * 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (9,000 lb total) |
+ | * 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (9,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (7,500 lb total) | ||
+ | * 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (7,500 lb total) | ||
+ | * 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (7,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (7,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (6,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (6,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 171 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles | ||
+ | * 171 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles | ||
+ | * 36 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles | ||
+ | * 36 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 1 x 20 mm M61 cannon (1,200 rpg) | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 24 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (12,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 16 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (12,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 11 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (11,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (9,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (9,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (7,500 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (7,500 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (7,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (7,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x AGM-65B missiles | ||
+ | * 2 x AGM-65B missiles + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles | ||
+ | * 2 x AGM-65B missiles + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles | ||
* 4 x 505 kg AGM-62A Walleye I bombs (2,020 kg total) | * 4 x 505 kg AGM-62A Walleye I bombs (2,020 kg total) | ||
− | * 4 x 2, | + | * 4 x 505 kg AGM-62A Walleye I bombs + 2 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (2,020 kg total) |
− | + | * 4 x 505 kg AGM-62A Walleye I bombs + 2 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (2,020 kg total) | |
− | + | * 4 x 505 kg AGM-62A Walleye I bombs + 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles (2,020 kg total) | |
− | + | * 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 4 x 505 kg AGM-62A Walleye I bombs (2,020 kg total) | |
− | + | * 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 1 x 20 mm M61 cannon (1,200 rpg) | |
− | + | * 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles | |
− | + | * 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles | |
− | + | * 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 24 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (12,000 lb total) | |
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 16 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (12,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 11 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (11,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (9,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (9,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (7,500 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (7,500 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (7,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (7,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 2 x 2,000 lb GBU-15(V)1/B bombs (4,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 2 x 2,000 lb GBU-15(V)1/B bombs + 2 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (4,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 2 x 2,000 lb GBU-15(V)1/B bombs + 2 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (4,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 2 x 2,000 lb GBU-15(V)1/B bombs + 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles (4,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 2 x 2,000 lb GBU-15(V)1/B bombs + 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles (4,000 lb total) | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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− | + | ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' | |
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' --> | <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' --> | ||
− | '''Pros:''' | + | '''Pros:''' |
− | * Vast variety of air and ground | + | * Vast variety of air and ground ornaments |
− | * | + | * High top speed |
− | * | + | * RWR and Countermeasures |
− | * Can carry up to 8 | + | * Can carry up to 8 AAMs |
− | * | + | * M61 20mm has long firing range, and high rate of fire |
* Good acceleration | * Good acceleration | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * Relatively large aircraft | + | * Relatively large aircraft, making it easy to hit |
− | * Carrying | + | * Carrying high payload greatly reduces the flight performance |
− | * | + | * 20mm ammo can be depleted in just a few bursts |
− | * Wings can be ripped off easily | + | * Wings can be ripped off quite easily at high speed maneuvers |
− | * | + | * Lacking all-aspect missiles |
+ | * No look-down radar | ||
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+ | * | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | ||
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | ||
+ | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
− | ; | + | * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' |
− | + | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | |
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''other literature.'' --> | * ''other literature.'' --> | ||
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=== References === | === References === | ||
* Aloni, S. (n.d.). ''Israeli Kurnass Aces – Part 1''. F4Phantom.com. Retrieved December 22, 2021, from <nowiki>http://www.f4phantom.com/SmokeTrails/ST1503_1.pdf</nowiki> | * Aloni, S. (n.d.). ''Israeli Kurnass Aces – Part 1''. F4Phantom.com. Retrieved December 22, 2021, from <nowiki>http://www.f4phantom.com/SmokeTrails/ST1503_1.pdf</nowiki> | ||
* Jewish Virtual Library. (1998). ''IAF Aircraft Inventory''. McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. Retrieved December 22, 2021, from <nowiki>https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/mcdonnell-douglas-f-4-phantom-ii</nowiki> | * Jewish Virtual Library. (1998). ''IAF Aircraft Inventory''. McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. Retrieved December 22, 2021, from <nowiki>https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/mcdonnell-douglas-f-4-phantom-ii</nowiki> | ||
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{{AirManufacturer McDonnell}} | {{AirManufacturer McDonnell}} | ||
{{Israel jet aircraft}} | {{Israel jet aircraft}} |
Revision as of 09:38, 30 December 2021
This page is about the jet fighter Kurnass. For other versions, see F-4 Phantom II (Family). |
Contents
Description
The F-4E Kurnass is a rank VII Israeli jet fighter with a battle rating of 11.0 (AB/RB) and 10.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update "Winged Lions".
This aircraft is almost identical to the American F-4E Phantom II with little changes like Israeli weapons.
General info
Flight performance
Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.
Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at _,___ m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
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AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
Stock | 2,097 | 2,074 | 16000 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 160.8 | 151.2 | 850 |
Upgraded | 2,202 | 2,140 | 25.5 | 26.0 | 221.6 | 190.0 |
Details
Features | |||||
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Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Limits | ||||||
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Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
1458 | 463463 | 607 | 584 | 463 | ~11 | ~4 |
Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
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Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< 810 | < 750 | < 700 | N/A |
Engine performance
Engine | Aircraft mass | |||||||
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Engine name | Number | Basic mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | |||||
General Electric J79-GE-17 | 2 | _,___ kg | 408 kg/m2 | |||||
Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Takeoff Weight | ||||||
Weight (each) | Type | 9m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | ||||
1,750 kg |
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15,964kg | 18,027 kg | 20,069 kg | 24,000 kg | |||
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP) | |||||||
Condition | 100% | ___%/WEP | _m fuel | __m fuel | __m fuel | MTOW | ||
Stationary | 5,200 kgf | ___ kgf | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ | ||
Optimal | ___ kgf (_ km/h) |
___ kgf (_ km/h) |
_.__ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ |
Survivability and armour
Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Ballistic Computer | |||
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CCIP (Guns) | CCIP (Rockets) | CCIP (Bombs) | CCRP (Bombs) |
Offensive armament
The Kurnass is armed with:
- A choice between two presets:
- 1 x 20 mm M61 cannon, chin-mounted (640 rpg)
- 1 x 20 mm M61 cannon (640 rpg) + 90 x countermeasures
Suspended armament
The Kurnass can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 2 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
- 3 x 20 mm M61 cannons (1,200 rpg = 3,600 total)
- 24 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (12,000 lb total)
- 16 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (12,000 lb total)
- 11 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (11,000 lb total)
- 3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (6,000 lb total)
- 285 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
- 60 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
- 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
- 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles
- 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (9,000 lb total)
- 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (9,000 lb total)
- 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (7,500 lb total)
- 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (7,500 lb total)
- 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (7,000 lb total)
- 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (7,000 lb total)
- 3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (6,000 lb total)
- 3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (6,000 lb total)
- 171 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
- 171 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles
- 36 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
- 36 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles
- 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 1 x 20 mm M61 cannon (1,200 rpg)
- 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
- 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles
- 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 24 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (12,000 lb total)
- 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 16 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (12,000 lb total)
- 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 11 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (11,000 lb total)
- 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (9,000 lb total)
- 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (9,000 lb total)
- 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (7,500 lb total)
- 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (7,500 lb total)
- 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (7,000 lb total)
- 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles + 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (7,000 lb total)
- 4 x AGM-65B missiles
- 2 x AGM-65B missiles + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
- 2 x AGM-65B missiles + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles
- 4 x 505 kg AGM-62A Walleye I bombs (2,020 kg total)
- 4 x 505 kg AGM-62A Walleye I bombs + 2 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (2,020 kg total)
- 4 x 505 kg AGM-62A Walleye I bombs + 2 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (2,020 kg total)
- 4 x 505 kg AGM-62A Walleye I bombs + 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles (2,020 kg total)
- 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 4 x 505 kg AGM-62A Walleye I bombs (2,020 kg total)
- 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 1 x 20 mm M61 cannon (1,200 rpg)
- 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
- 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles
- 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 24 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (12,000 lb total)
- 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 16 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (12,000 lb total)
- 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 11 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (11,000 lb total)
- 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (9,000 lb total)
- 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (9,000 lb total)
- 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (7,500 lb total)
- 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (7,500 lb total)
- 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (7,000 lb total)
- 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles + 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (7,000 lb total)
- 2 x 2,000 lb GBU-15(V)1/B bombs (4,000 lb total)
- 2 x 2,000 lb GBU-15(V)1/B bombs + 2 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles (4,000 lb total)
- 2 x 2,000 lb GBU-15(V)1/B bombs + 2 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles (4,000 lb total)
- 2 x 2,000 lb GBU-15(V)1/B bombs + 4 x AIM-7E Sparrow missiles (4,000 lb total)
- 2 x 2,000 lb GBU-15(V)1/B bombs + 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles (4,000 lb total)
Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Vast variety of air and ground ornaments
- High top speed
- RWR and Countermeasures
- Can carry up to 8 AAMs
- M61 20mm has long firing range, and high rate of fire
- Good acceleration
Cons:
- Relatively large aircraft, making it easy to hit
- Carrying high payload greatly reduces the flight performance
- 20mm ammo can be depleted in just a few bursts
- Wings can be ripped off quite easily at high speed maneuvers
- Lacking all-aspect missiles
- No look-down radar
History
Israel was a prominent user of the F-4 Phantom II, having acquired its Phantoms starting in 1968. At first, the USA was unwilling to offer Israel the F-4, but developments in 1967-1968 led the USA to reconsider its position. Notably, a French embargo of Israeli aircraft and the defection of a Soviet MiG-21 convinced the USA to sell its F-4Es to Israel. The first of these aircraft arrived in January of 1968, nicknamed Kurnass (Heavy Hammer) in service.
Israeli Phantoms saw their first combat action in the War of Attrition (1967-1970) against Egypt, where they were used against Egyptian ground and air targets. During this time, more Phantoms continued to be delivered including six RF-4E reconnaissance Phantoms. During the Yom Kippur war, Israeli Phantoms were once again used against air and ground targets. This conflict also marked the debut of the AGM-65 Maverick in Israeli service shortly after the missile entered service with the USAF.
In total, Israeli Phantoms scored ~116 aerial kills against Arab aircraft between 1969-1982 compared to ~55 combat losses (total number disputed). The last Phantom was delivered in 1976, with a total of 204 aircraft delivered, including some as replacements for aircraft lost during the Yom Kippur war. In the last decades of the 20th century, the Phantom was complemented with newer aircraft such as the F-15 and F-16; the last Israeli Phantom was retired in 2004.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
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- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
References
- Aloni, S. (n.d.). Israeli Kurnass Aces – Part 1. F4Phantom.com. Retrieved December 22, 2021, from http://www.f4phantom.com/SmokeTrails/ST1503_1.pdf
- Jewish Virtual Library. (1998). IAF Aircraft Inventory. McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. Retrieved December 22, 2021, from https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/mcdonnell-douglas-f-4-phantom-ii
McDonnell Aircraft Corporation | |
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Jet Fighters | F2H-2 · F3H-2 |
F-4C Phantom II · F-4E Phantom II · F-4J Phantom II · F-4S Phantom II | |
F-15A | |
Export/Licensed | |
Aircraft | ◄F-4F Early · ◄F-4F · Phantom FG.1 · Phantom FGR.2 · F-4J(UK) Phantom II · F-4EJ Phantom II · F-4EJ ADTW · Kurnass · Kurnass 2000 |
Baz · F-15J | |
▄AV-8B Plus | |
Helicopters | AH-6M · Lahatut |
The McDonnell Aircraft Corporation merged with Douglas Aircraft Company in 1967 to form McDonnell Douglas. | |
See Also | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
Israel jet aircraft | |
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Kfir Canard · Kfir C.2 · Kfir C.7 · Nesher | |
Britain | |
Meteor | Meteor NF.13 · Meteor F.8 |
France | |
Vautour | Vautour IIA · Vautour IIN |
Super Mystere | Sambad · Sa'ar |
Mirage III | Shahak |
Other | M.D.450B Ouragan · Mystere IVA |
USA | |
F-84 | F-84F |
A-4 | A-4H · A-4E Early (M) · A-4E · Ayit |
F-4 | Kurnass · Kurnass 2000 |
F-15 | Baz |
F-16 | Netz · Barak II |