Phantom FG.1

Phantom FG.1

Sea Harrier FRS.1 (e)

Phantom FG.1

Sea Harrier FRS.1 (e)

Britain

VII Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
11.0	11.3	10.7

Class:

Fighter

Jet fighter

Naval aircraft

Research:350 000

Purchase:950 000

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This page is about the jet fighter Phantom FG.1. For other versions, see F-4 Phantom II (Family).

Description

The Phantom FG.1 is a rank VII British jet fighter with a battle rating of 11.0 (AB), 11.3 (RB), and 10.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update "Starfighters".

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 10,667 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	2,195	2,158	16000	26.5	26.9	178.0	168.0	850
Upgraded	___	___		__._	__._	__._	__._

Details

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

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
1458	463	N/A	625	463	~11	~4

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

Engine performance

Engine			Aircraft mass
Engine name		Number	Empty mass		Wing loading (full fuel)
Rolls-Royce Spey 203		2	14,200 kg		408 kg/m2
Engine characteristics			Mass with fuel (no weapons load)			Max Takeoff Weight
Weight (each)	Type		7m fuel	20m fuel	26m fuel
1,860 kg	Afterburning low-bypass turbofan		15,807 kg	18,707 kg	20,055 kg	25,400 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)			Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP)
Condition	100%	WEP	7m fuel	20m fuel	26m fuel	MTOW
Stationary	5,110 kgf	9,014 kgf	1.14	0.96	0.90	0.71
Optimal	5,110 kgf (0 km/h)	10,331 kgf (1,200 km/h)	1.31	1.10	1.03	0.81

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.

Armaments

Suspended armament

The Phantom FG.1 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• 1 x 20 mm M61 cannon, belly-mounted (gunpod) (1,200 rpg)
• 8 x 1,000 lb G.P. Mk.I bombs + 1 x 20 mm M61 cannon, belly-mounted (gunpod) (1,200 rpg) (8,000 lb total)
• 108 x SNEB type 23 rockets + 1 x 20 mm M61 cannon, belly-mounted (gunpod) (1,200 rpg)
• 4 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles + 1 x 20 mm M61 cannon, belly-mounted (gunpod) (1,200 rpg)
• 4 x 1,000 lb G.P. Mk.I bombs + 4 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles + 1 x 20 mm M61 cannon, belly-mounted (gunpod) (1,200 rpg) (4,000 lb total)
• 4 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles

Usage in battles

Phantom FG.1 over El Alamein

The Phantom FG.1 is the ultimate energy fighter- its advantages over other aircraft are sheer power, roll rate, its unrivalled ability to climb to high altitudes, and its nearly unparalleled speed and thrust-to-weight ratio down low. The twin Rolls-Royce Spey 203 engines produce just over 9,000 kgf thrust when you are stationary- that is to say, on the runway- and over 10,000 kgf when you're travelling at near-supersonic speeds.

Side-climb high- around 8,000-9,000 metres will do- and attack those beneath you. The AIM-9Ds do excellently when launched from 2.3-3.5 kilometers (1.5-2.5 miles) away, but not up close.

Modules

Tier	Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
I	Compressor	Fuselage repair		1000 LB GP	Flares
II	New boosters	Airframe	Offensive 20 mm	Matra SNEB
III	Wings repair	G-suit		AIM-9D
IV	Engine	Cover	New 20 mm cannons

Flares should be one of your top priorities, as well as the 1000 LB GP upgrade. These give you a fighting chance against your missile-armed opponents, and the bombs provide a relatively reliable source of RP as you work towards better equipping the aircraft for dogfights later down the line.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Great top speed; one of the fastest aircraft in the game
• Decent manoeuvrability for a plane of its size
• Excellent engine performance at low altitude
• Great rate of climb, rivaled only by the F-104 Starfighter
• Adequate selection of secondary ordnance
• Powerful M61 Vulcan can wreak havoc against enemy aircraft

Cons:

• As with most jets, tends to bleed off energy in sustained turns
• Relatively large target
• Limited payload options compared to American Phantoms
• Engines lose their edge higher up compared to US turbojets

History

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Media

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See also

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