RF-4C
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The RF-4C is a dedicated unarmed reconnaissance version of the F-4 Phantom II, equipped with advanced cameras and sensors for tactical and strategic aerial surveillance missions.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
F-4 Phantom II variant
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military aircraft ⓘ reconnaissance aircraft ⓘ |
| airForceDesignation | RF-4C Phantom II NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| airframeType | twin‑engine jet ⓘ |
| basedOn | F-4C Phantom II NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| crew | 2 ⓘ |
| crewPositions | pilot and weapon systems officer ⓘ |
| designedFor |
all‑weather operations
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day and night reconnaissance ⓘ |
| developedFrom | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| engineModel | General Electric J79 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| engineType | turbofan ⓘ |
| enteredServiceWith | United States Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| equipment |
infrared sensors
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optical cameras ⓘ photographic reconnaissance systems ⓘ side‑looking airborne radar ⓘ |
| firstFlight | 1964 ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
enlarged nose for sensor suite
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provision for external fuel tanks ⓘ removal of internal cannon ⓘ |
| introduced | 1964 ⓘ |
| isUnarmed | true ⓘ |
| manufacturer |
McDonnell Aircraft Corporation
NERFINISHED
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McDonnell Douglas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| maxSpeed | over Mach 2 ⓘ |
| natoReportingName | Phantom NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operator |
Alabama Air National Guard
NERFINISHED
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Japan (as RF-4EJ derivative) ⓘ Nevada Air National Guard NERFINISHED ⓘ South Korea NERFINISHED ⓘ Spain NERFINISHED ⓘ United States Air Force ⓘ |
| primaryUser | United States Air Force ⓘ |
| range | over 1,600 km ⓘ |
| retiredFromUSAF | 1990s ⓘ |
| role |
strategic reconnaissance
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tactical reconnaissance ⓘ |
| serviceCeiling | over 50,000 ft ⓘ |
| usedFor |
battle damage assessment
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border surveillance ⓘ mapping and photo intelligence ⓘ pre‑strike reconnaissance ⓘ |
| usedInConflict |
Cold War reconnaissance operations
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Operation Desert Storm NERFINISHED ⓘ Vietnam War ⓘ |
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