The Mach 3 Phantom

Posted By: F4UDash4

The Mach 3 Phantom - 02/20/18 05:43 AM

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Designated RF-4X, this version of the Phantom was now capable of cruising at Mach 2.4 at high altitude with burst capability to Mach 3.2. This level of performance now began to alarm the US State Department- up to this point Mach 3+ aircraft were the sole purview of the United States and Soviet Union and in some diplomatic circles there were concerns about the Israelis integrating nuclear weapons delivery with the RF-4X.

Posted By: DaveP63

Re: The Mach 3 Phantom - 02/20/18 11:09 AM

Interesting. I was always told by our F4 drivers the air frame was mach limited. The J79s didn't care and would keep spooling until the jet came apart.

Posted By: Raw Kryptonite

Re: The Mach 3 Phantom - 02/20/18 05:02 PM

Those are still some badass looking aircraft.

Posted By: Arthonon

Re: The Mach 3 Phantom - 02/20/18 06:44 PM

Very interesting, thanks!

Posted By: wheelsup_cavu

Re: The Mach 3 Phantom - 02/24/18 08:28 PM

Interesting article.
Thanks.

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