The F-4J Phantom was originally designed as a shipboard interceptor,but the brutal airwar in Southeast Asia transformed the F-4 into a versatile com-bat aircraft capable of handling a wide range of missions. Not only did the F-4J prove itself to be an excellent all-weather interceptor,but it served admir-
ably as a fighter-bomber as well.
The F-4J was a further devlopment of the F-4B,which first flew in 1956,and
approximately 520 aircraft of this series were built.While keeping this role the
F-4J was also configured for ground attack roles. The F-4J was equipped with it's signature slotted stabilators and drooped ailerons plus the powerful
General Electric J-79 Turbojet engine capable of making nearly 18,000 lbs.
of thrust.The F-4J was a heavy aircraft weighing in at almost 30 tons!Despite
this heavy weight the F-4J could achieve a startling top speed of nearly 1500
mph. The aircraft had crew of two,pilot and RIO (Radar Intercept Officer).
The F-4J also has the distinction of being one of the few modern aircraft to
be used by not only the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines but the U.S. Air Force
as well.
The model was created in Lightwave 5.0 and all markings are stenciled in as
opposed to using image maps. You may use this model as you see fit but it is
freeware and I do hold title to it and the rendered image so if you use it pro-
fessionally please give me a little credit somewhere along the line. I am a professional modeler/animator by trade, so if you like this model or any of the others showcased here and would like a specific type that is not here you
