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◄F-4F Early

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◄F-4F Early

Germany

VII Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
10.7	10.7	10.7

Class:

Fighter

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Description

Developed exclusively for the German Luftwaffe, the ◄F-4F Phantom II (Early) was intended to be a cheaper and lighter version of the F-4E. At the time, Germany considered alternative fighters like a single-seat version of the F-4 and the Mirage F1 but ultimately chose the regular 2-seater Phantom for budget reasons. To keep the cost down, the ability to utilize the Sparrow missile was removed, the number 7 fuel tank was removed (most aft position), and more modifications were done to reduce weight and cost. Ultimately, the F-4F Early was around 3,300 pounds (1,496 kg) lighter than a normal F-4E and deliveries began in late 1973.

Introduced during the Update "Ixwa Strike" as a high-tier reward for the Future Technology event, the F-4F Early is one of the lowest BR Phantoms in-game, second only to the F-4C Phantom. The F-4F Early has significant improvements over the F-4C such as an internal gun, and access to AIM-9Js. However, it also lacks any ability to use guided weapons like Bullpups or Mavericks due to the removal of those systems in real life.

General info

Flight performance

Arrestor gear

Accelerates braking by grabbing the brake cable on the deck of the aircraft carrier

Air brakes

Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps

Drogue parachute

Reduces braking distance when landing on any runway

Max speed

at 12 192 m2 140 km/h

Turn time26 s

Max altitude16 000 m

Engine2 х MTU Aero Engines J79-MTU-17A

TypeJet

Cooling systemAir

Take-off weight24 t

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 12,192 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
Characteristics	AB	RB	Max altitude (metres)	AB	RB	AB	RB	Take-off run (metres)
Stock	2,066	2,020	16000	26.5	27.8	162.3	152.4	850
Upgraded	2,197	2,126	16000	25.5	26.0	236.1	204.9	850

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear	Drogue chute
✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
1458	463	607	580	463	~11	~4

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 810	< 750	< 700	N/A

Engine performance

Engine			Aircraft mass
Engine name		Number	Basic mass		Wing loading (full fuel)
MTU Aero Engines J79-MTU-17A		2	14,375 kg		398 kg/m²
Engine characteristics			Mass with fuel (no weapons load)			Max Takeoff Weight
Weight (each)	Type		8m fuel	20m fuel	27m fuel	Max Takeoff Weight
1,724 kg	Afterburning axial-flow turbojet		15,941 kg	18,196 kg	19,595 kg	24,000 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)			Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP)
Condition	100%	WEP	8m fuel	20m fuel	27m fuel	MTOW
Stationary	5,200 kgf	8,008 kgf	1.00	0.88	0.82	0.67
Optimal	5,200 kgf (0 km/h)	10,170 kgf (1,400 km/h)	1.28	1.12	1.04	0.85

Survivability and armour

Crew2 people

Speed of destruction

Structural1 458 km/h

Gear463 km/h

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

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB3 077 → 4 157

RB10 039 → 13 562

SB8 759 → 11 833

Total cost of modifications226 900

355 000

Talisman cost2 800

Crew training200 000

Experts710 000

Aces2 800

Research Aces1 080 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

120 / 340 / 600 %

232 / 232 / 232 %

Modifications

Flight performance

Survivability

Weaponry

Compressor

Research:

9 100

Cost:

14 000

380

New boosters

Research:

10 000

Cost:

16 000

420

Wings repair

Research:

9 400

Cost:

15 000

390

Engine

Research:

15 000

Cost:

23 000

620

Fuselage repair

Research:

9 100

Cost:

14 000

380

Airframe

Research:

10 000

Cost:

16 000

420

G-suit

Research:

9 400

Cost:

15 000

390

Cover

Research:

15 000

Cost:

23 000

620

M60_belt_pack Research: 9 100 Cost: 14 000 380	Mk82 Research: 9 100 Cost: 14 000 380	LAU-3/A Research: 9 100 Cost: 14 000 380
M60_new_gun Research: 10 000 Cost: 16 000 420	M117 Research: 10 000 Cost: 16 000 420		AIM-9B FGW.2 Research: 10 000 Cost: 16 000 420
Gun pod SUU-23/A. Research: 9 400 Cost: 15 000 390	Mk83 Research: 9 400 Cost: 15 000 390	LAU-10/A Research: 9 400 Cost: 15 000 390	AIM-9E Research: 9 400 Cost: 15 000 390
	Mk84 Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 620	Mk118 Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 620	AIM-9J Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 620

Armaments

Ballistic Computer
CCIP (Guns)	CCIP (Rockets)	CCIP (Bombs)	CCRP (Bombs)	EEGS

Offensive armament

Main article: M61A1 (20 mm)

The F-4F Early (Germany) is armed with:

1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, chin-mounted (640 rpg)

Suspended armament

The F-4F Early (Germany) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
20 mm GAU-4 cannons (1,200 rpg)	1						1
250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs	6	3		6		3	6
500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs	6	3		6		3	6
500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs	6	3		6		3	6
750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs	3	3		5		3	3
1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs	2	3		3		3	2
2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs	1			1			1
3,000 lb M118 bombs				1
BLU-27/B incendiary bombs	1			2			1
FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets	57	57		57		57	57
Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets	12	12		12		12	12
AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder missiles			2		2
AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles			1, 2		1, 2
AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles			2		2
600 gal drop tanks				1
Maximum permissible loadout weight: 7,257 kg Maximum permissible wing load: 3,000 kg Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 1,500 kg

Default weapon presets

1 x 600 gal drop tank
2 x 20 mm GAU-4 cannons (1,200 rpg = 2,400 total)
2 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
4 x AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder missiles
4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
4 x AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles
24 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (6,000 lb total)
24 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (12,000 lb total)
24 x 500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs (12,000 lb total)
17 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (12,750 lb total)
4 x BLU-27/B incendiary bombs
13 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (13,000 lb total)
3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (6,000 lb total)
1 x 3,000 lb M118 bomb (3,000 lb total)
285 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
60 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets

Usage in battles

The aircraft is pretty heavy, rather quick in acceleration and top speed and doesn't have the best turn time. Its armament, however, is impressive. With the gun pod modification equipped, you'll fire enough lead downrange to destroy any air target. Using the phantom as a turnfighter is generally ill-advised. Therefore, try to ambush a unsuspecting enemy. Even the single 20 mm cannon will give any foe a fiery end.

Using the bombs on the F-4F usually isn't that great of an idea: the match often evolves to the later stages before you will be able to rearm, and then two situations usually occur. Situation 1 involves your team destroying more aircraft of the enemy team, leading to a victory where bombing bases turned out to not be decisive and therefore it can be argued you are a dead weight. Situation 2 is when your team is losing. After you dropped the payload and destroyed the base in situation 2, the opposite team will start to hunt down the remaining friendly players. You might be able to survive 1 or 2 enemies, but having four on our tail usually ends badly.

Any engagement will boil down to three basic situations: you find an enemy doing a head-on, you chase an enemy or you get chased by the enemy. When doing a head-on, missiles aren't very effective so don't bother using them. Keep in mind if you're fighting another phantom, that he'll often have the afterburner on, and given the engines slight downward angle, kind of "drift", which has to be taken into account before taking the shot. You usually want to fire at around 3 km during the head-on, and keep on firing either until you get a critical hit(i.e he lost tail control, wings or he is on fire) or you can hear his shells whizzing by. In either situation, break off (an aircraft with no control travelling at 600 or more km/h still has a lot of kinetic energy, and the second situation speaks for itself). Otherwise, try to get onto his tail by starting to break off before he has passed you.

If you are chasing an enemy, try to predict his movements: your shells have a high muzzle velocity, but the enemy is still a fast and therefore difficult target. Fire along the path they can possibly go through, wasting ammo but securing a (usually critical) hit. Know when to disengage, i.e rolling scissors or another enemy is engaging you.

If you are being chased by the enemy, try to be as far and as fast as possible: if you have friendly fighters nearby, try to bait the enemies towards your teammates. If you play on a map with ships that have CIWS, many players usually underestimate those systems. It doesn't give you the kill but it keeps you alive to get more kills or bait more players. If a missile is locked onto you, try to lose as little energy as possible whilst also making sure the missile won't hit. Remember that you do not have countermeasures, although unguided rockets such as FFAR Mighty Mouse or Zuni can work as makeshift flares.

The missiles on the F-4F, apart from the AIM-9J, aren't very good. the AIM-9B FGW.2 and AIM-9E both have pretty poor lock-on range, small targeting window and they can pull roughly 10 G. The AIM-9J is better, it has a higher lock-on range, a pretty large targeting window, can pull 20 G and is faster. You want to fire a missile when the enemy is close and slow. Very close targets usually don't have the time to activate countermeasures, or the countermeasures are flat out ignored. Another way of using missiles is to make the enemy lose their energy, and making them an easy target to hit with either another missile or with your cannon.

Pros and cons

Pros:

Good performance at high altitude
Can carry up to 12,000 lb of ordnance
Varied and mixed armament presets allow for multipurpose usage in ground battles
AIM-9J are one of the best missiles in game

Cons:

Lacks countermeasures (flares/chaff)
Lacks SARH missiles found on other Phantoms, such as the AIM-7 Sparrow
Underwhelming performance at very low altitudes
Lacks a Ballistic Computer
Cannot carry more than 4 missiles
Dodging IR missiles is harder, with its 2 engines, which make a bigger heat signature near the plane

History

In the early 1970s, West Germany was searching for a new aircraft. Multiple aircraft were considered, such as a single-seat version of the F-4, but that version of the F-4 was succeeded by the F-5 and the project lost steam in the 60s. It became active again in the early '70s when the West German government was planning to acquire single-seat Phantoms designated the F-4E(F). However, this procurement fell through and the government eventually finalized its decision with the 2-seater F-4E. The project was focused on making it lighter and inexpensive compared to the normal F-4E. As such, the AN/APQ-120 was simplified by removing functions for radar missiles, the rear-most fuel tank was removed, the tailplane was unslotted, and it also lacked any capability to use guided weaponry. These modifications meant the F-4F was more than 3,000 pounds (1,360 kg) lighter than a normal F-4E and significantly cheaper.

175 F-4Fs were ordered by the West German government and many parts were manufactured within Germany such as the J-79 engines. Deliveries began in September of 1973 and ended 7 months later in April. Some of the Phantoms were sent to squadrons that fulfilled the interceptor role while other Phantoms were sent to ground-attack-focused squadrons like JBG-35. In the early 1980s, many of the F-4Fs were upgraded to fire Sparrows and guided weaponry like Mavericks. These Phantoms would later undergo the ICE program which further increased the capability of the F-4Fs.

Media

Skins

Skins and camouflages for the F-4F Early (Germany) from live.warthunder.com.

External links

[Devblog] Crafting event: Early F-4F Phantom II

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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 · F-15C MSIP II · F-15E
Strike Aircraft	AV-8B Plus · AV-8B (NA)
Helicopters	AH-6M
Export/Licensed
Aircraft	◄F-4F Early · ◄F-4F · ◄F-4F KWS LV · Phantom FG.1 · Phantom FGR.2 · F-4J(UK) Phantom II · F-4EJ Phantom II · F-4EJ ADTW · Kurnass · Kurnass 2000
	F-15J · F-15J(M) · Baz · Baz Meshupar · F-15I Ra’am
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Helicopters	Lahatut
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See Also	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

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Me 163	Me 163 B · Me 163 B-0
Ho 229	Ho 229 V3
Ar 234	Ar 234 B-2 · Ar 234 C-3
Me 262	Me 262 A-1a · Me 262 A-1a/Jabo · Me 262 A-1a/U1 · Me 262 A-1/U4 · Me 262 A-2a
	Me 262 C-1a · Me 262 C-2b
	LSK
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	◊MiG-21MF · ◊MiG-21bis-SAU · ◊MiG-21 "Lazur-M"
	◊MiG-29
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	◊Su-22UM3K · ◊Su-22M4
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F-86	◄CL-13A Mk 5 · ◄CL-13B Mk.6 · ◄F-86K
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F-4	◄F-4F Early · ◄F-4F · ◄F-4F KWS LV
G.91	◄G.91 R/3 · ◄G.91 R/4
Tornado	◄Tornado IDS WTD61 · ◄Tornado IDS MFG · ◄Tornado IDS ASSTA1
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Ex-LSK	◄MiG-21 SPS-K · ◄MiG-29G · ◄Su-22M4 WTD61
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Ixwa Strike"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/7107-event-future-technology-en|Future Technology]] event.
+Developed exclusively for the German Luftwaffe, the '''{{Specs|name}}''' was intended to be a cheaper and lighter version of the [[F-4E]]. At the time, Germany considered alternative fighters like a single-seat version of the F-4 and the Mirage F1 but ultimately chose the regular 2-seater Phantom for budget reasons. To keep the cost down, the ability to utilize the Sparrow missile was removed, the number 7 fuel tank was removed (most aft position), and more modifications were done to reduce weight and cost. Ultimately, the F-4F Early was around 3,300 pounds (1,496 kg) lighter than a normal F-4E and deliveries began in late 1973.
+Introduced during the [[Update "Ixwa Strike"]] as a high-tier reward for the [[wt:en/news/7107-event-future-technology-en|Future Technology]] event, the F-4F Early is one of the lowest BR Phantoms in-game, second only to the [[F-4C|F-4C Phantom]]. The F-4F Early has significant improvements over the F-4C such as an internal gun, and access to AIM-9Js. However, it also lacks any ability to use guided weapons like Bullpups or Mavericks due to the removal of those systems in real life.
 == General info ==
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 |-
 | colspan="2" | MTU Aero Engines J79-MTU-17A || 2
-| colspan="2" | 14,375 kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m<sup>2</sup>
+| colspan="2" | 14,375 kg || colspan="2" | 398 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
 |-
 ! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
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 | 15,941 kg || 18,196 kg || 19,595 kg || 24,000 kg
 |-
-! 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)
 |-
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 == Armaments ==
 {{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
+|-
+! colspan="5" | [[Ballistic Computer]]
+|-
+! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs) !! EEGS
+|-
+| {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
+|-
+|}
 === Offensive armament ===
 {{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.'' -->
-{{main|M61 (20 mm)}}
+{{main|M61A1 (20 mm)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-* 1 x 20 mm M61 cannon, chin-mounted (640 rpg)
+* 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, chin-mounted (640 rpg)
 === Suspended armament ===
 {{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.'' -->
-{{main|LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|M117 cone 45 (750 lb)|LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|LDGP Mk 84 (2,000 lb)|M61 (20 mm)}}
-{{main|AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder|AIM-9E Sidewinder|AIM-9J Sidewinder|FFAR Mighty Mouse|Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
-* Without load
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-* 2 x AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder missiles
+|-
-* 2 x 20 mm M61 cannons (1,200 rpg = 2,400 total)
+! !! width="6%" | 1 !! width="6%" | 2 !! width="6%" | 3 !! width="6%" | 4 !! width="6%" | 5 !! width="6%" | 6 !! width="6%" | 7
-* 2 x 20 mm M61 cannons + 4 x AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder missiles
+| rowspan="17" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_F-4F.png]]</div>
-* 2 x 20 mm M61 cannons + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
+|-
-* 2 x 20 mm M61 cannons + 4 x AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles
+! [[GAU-4 (20 mm)|20 mm GAU-4]] cannons (1,200 rpg)
-* 24 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (12,000 lb total)
+| 1 || || || || || || 1
-* 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)
+! [[LDGP Mk 81 (250 lb)|250 lb LDGP Mk 81]] bombs
-* 3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (6,000 lb total)
+| 6 || 3 || || 6 || || 3 || 6
+|-
+! [[LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|500 lb LDGP Mk 82]] bombs
+| 6 || 3 || || 6 || || 3 || 6
+|-
+! [[Mk 82 Snakeye (500 lb)|500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye]] bombs
+| 6 || 3 || || 6 || || 3 || 6
+|-
+! [[M117 cone 45 (750 lb)|750 lb M117 cone 45]] bombs
+| 3 || 3 || || 5 || || 3 || 3
+|-
+! [[LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83]] bombs
+| 2 || 3 || || 3 || || 3 || 2
+|-
+! [[LDGP Mk 84 (2,000 lb)|2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84]] bombs
+| 1 || || || 1 || || || 1
+|-
+! [[M118 (3,000 lb)|3,000 lb M118]] bombs
+| || || || 1 || || ||
+|-
+! [[BLU-27/B incendiary]] bombs
+| 1 || || || 2 || || || 1
+|-
+! [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets
+| 57 || 57 || || 57 || || 57 || 57
+|-
+! [[Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP]] rockets
+| 12 || 12 || || 12 || || 12 || 12
+|-
+! [[AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder]] missiles
+| || || 2 || || 2 || ||
+|-
+! [[AIM-9E Sidewinder]] missiles
+| || || 1, 2 || || 1, 2 || ||
+|-
+! [[AIM-9J Sidewinder]] missiles
+| || || 2 || || 2 || ||
+|-
+! 600 gal drop tanks
+| || || || 1 || || ||
+|-
+| colspan="8" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 7,257 kg<br>Maximum permissible wing load: 3,000 kg<br>Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 1,500 kg
+|-
+|}
+{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
+{{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
+* 1 x 600 gal drop tank
+* 2 x 20 mm GAU-4 cannons (1,200 rpg = 2,400 total)
+* 2 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
 * 4 x AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder missiles
 * 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
 * 4 x AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles
+* 24 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (6,000 lb total)
+* 24 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (12,000 lb total)
+* 24 x 500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs (12,000 lb total)
+* 17 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (12,750 lb total)
+* 4 x BLU-27/B incendiary bombs
+* 13 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (13,000 lb total)
+* 3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (6,000 lb total)
+* 1 x 3,000 lb M118 bomb (3,000 lb total)
 * 285 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
 * 60 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
-* 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (9,000 lb total) + 4 x AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder missiles
+{{Navigation-End}}
-* 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (9,000 lb total) + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
-* 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (9,000 lb total) + 4 x AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles
-* 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (7,500 lb total) + 4 x AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder missiles
-* 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (7,500 lb total) + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
-* 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (7,500 lb total) + 4 x AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles
-* 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (7,000 lb total) + 4 x AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder missiles
-* 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (7,000 lb total) + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
-* 7 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (7,000 lb total) + 4 x AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles
-* 3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (6,000 lb total) + 4 x AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder missiles
-* 3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (6,000 lb total) + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
-* 3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (6,000 lb total) + 4 x AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles
-* 171 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 4 x AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder missiles
-* 171 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 4 x AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles
-* 171 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 4 x AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles
-* 36 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets + 4 x AIM-9B FGW.2 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-9J Sidewinder missiles
 == Usage in battles ==
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 If you are chasing an enemy, try to predict his movements: your shells have a high muzzle velocity, but the enemy is still a fast and therefore difficult target. Fire along the path they can possibly go through, wasting ammo but securing a (usually critical) hit. Know when to disengage, i.e rolling scissors or another enemy is engaging you.
-If you are being chased by the enemy, try to be as far and as fast as possible: if you have friendly fighters nearby, try to bait the enemies towards your teammates. If you play on a map with ships that have CIWS, many players usually underestimate those systems. It doesn't give you the kill but it keeps you alive to get more kills or bait more players. If a missile is locked onto you, try to lose as little energy as possible whilst also making sure the missile won't hit. Remember that you do not have countermeasures.
+If you are being chased by the enemy, try to be as far and as fast as possible: if you have friendly fighters nearby, try to bait the enemies towards your teammates. If you play on a map with ships that have CIWS, many players usually underestimate those systems. It doesn't give you the kill but it keeps you alive to get more kills or bait more players. If a missile is locked onto you, try to lose as little energy as possible whilst also making sure the missile won't hit. Remember that you do not have countermeasures, although unguided rockets such as [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] or [[Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP|Zuni]] can work as makeshift flares.
 The missiles on the F-4F, apart from the AIM-9J, aren't very good. the AIM-9B FGW.2 and AIM-9E both have pretty poor lock-on range, small targeting window and they can pull roughly 10 G. The AIM-9J is better, it has a higher lock-on range, a pretty large targeting window, can pull 20 G and is faster. You want to fire a missile when the enemy is close and slow. Very close targets usually don't have the time to activate countermeasures, or the countermeasures are flat out ignored. Another way of using missiles is to make the enemy lose their energy, and making them an easy target to hit with either another missile or with your cannon.
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 == History ==
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-''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
+In the early 1970s, West Germany was searching for a new aircraft. Multiple aircraft were considered, such as a single-seat version of the F-4, but that version of the F-4 was succeeded by the F-5 and the project lost steam in the 60s. It became active again in the early '70s when the West German government was planning to acquire single-seat Phantoms designated the F-4E(F). However, this procurement fell through and the government eventually finalized its decision with the 2-seater F-4E. The project was focused on making it lighter and inexpensive compared to the normal F-4E. As such, the AN/APQ-120 was simplified by removing functions for radar missiles, the rear-most fuel tank was removed, the tailplane was unslotted, and it also lacked any capability to use guided weaponry. These modifications meant the F-4F was more than 3,000 pounds (1,360 kg) lighter than a normal F-4E and significantly cheaper.
+F-4Fs were ordered by the West German government and many parts were manufactured within Germany such as the J-79 engines. Deliveries began in September of 1973 and ended 7 months later in April. Some of the Phantoms were sent to squadrons that fulfilled the interceptor role while other Phantoms were sent to ground-attack-focused squadrons like JBG-35. In the early 1980s, many of the F-4Fs were upgraded to fire Sparrows and guided weaponry like Mavericks. These Phantoms would later undergo the ICE program which further increased the capability of the F-4Fs.
 == Media ==
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 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=germany&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=jet_fighter&vehicle=f-4f Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=f-4f Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 == See also ==
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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-;'''Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era'''
+;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
-* Mikoyan-Gurevich [[MiG-21 (Family)]]
+* Mikoyan-Gurevich [[MiG-21 (Family)|MiG-21]]
 * SAAB [[J35D]]
 * Dassault [[Mirage IIIC]]
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 * ''other literature.'' -->
-* [[wt:en/news/7104-development-craft-srafting-event-early-f-4f-phantom-ii-en|[Devblog] Сrafting event: Early F-4F Phantom II]]
+* [[wt:en/news/7104-development-craft-srafting-event-early-f-4f-phantom-ii-en|[Devblog] Crafting event: Early F-4F Phantom II]]
 {{AirManufacturer McDonnell}}
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