HA19025, F-4E Phantom II3-6643, Iranian Air Force, 2010Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series True 1/72 scaleProfessionally paintedGreat attention to detailAll markings are Tampoed (pad applied)Option to display the model on a stand that is provided Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positionsCanopy can be displayed open or closedExtremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic Highly collectable The F-4E variant was an improved version of the C/D with an elongated nose and compactradar. These two things made it possible to install a 20mm M61A1 6 barrel 640 round Vulcangun pod in the nose. The F-4E was the most produced variant with 1387 aircraft being madeover its 12 year production period. The
E” also equipped more air forces than any other variantof the Phantom II. In 1971 the order for 208 F-4Es and 32 RF-4E began arriving for the Imperial Iranian Air Force(IIAF). In 1979 a revolution took place and an embargo was applied and only 177 F-4Es weredelivered. The Imperial Iranian Air Force (IIAF) became the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force(IRIAF). In October 1975 F-4E 73-1545 MSN 4715 serial 3-822 arrived in Iran assigned to the32nd TFW. Later with the IRIAF the aircraft became 3-6643 assigned to the 6th TAB / 61st TFS.In 2009 3-6643 received its shark mouth. Around 2008 the RoKAF began to reduce its reliance on the Phantom and replacing them withthe new F-35. Specifications McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Engines – (2) General Electric J79-GE-17 turbojetsThrust – 11,870 lb. st dry, 17,900 lb. st with afterburners FuelMaximum internal fuel - fuselage tanks 1,364 US gallons (up to block 40) and 1,225 US gallons(from block 41 on).Additional - 630 gallons of fuel in internal wing tanks.External fuel load - 600 US gallons centerline tank Additional - 370 US gallons tanks under each wing attached to the outer pylon Total fuel load - 3334 US gallons (up to block 40) or 3195 US gallons (from block 41 on) PerformanceMaximum speed – 1,430 mph at 36,000 ft (Mach 2.21)914 mph at sea level (Mach 1.19)Cruising speed – 585 mphLanding speed – 158 mphInitial climb rate – 61,400 fpmService ceiling – 62,250 ftCombat ceiling – 59,600 ftCombat range - 595 milesMaximum range - 1885 miles with maximum external fuel
WeightsEmpty - 29,535 lbsGross - 40,562 lbsCombat - 38,019 lbsTake off - 61,651 lbs DimensionsWingspan - 38 ft 5 inWing area - 530 sq ftLength - 63 ft 0 inHeight
16 ft 6 in
Armament(1) 20-mm M61A1 cannon with 639 rounds in an under-nose gondola(4) AIM-7 Sparrow semi-active radar homing air-to-air missiles in semi-recessed slots in thefuselage belly.(2) to (4) AIM-9 Sidewinder infra-red homing air-to-air missiles carried under the wings on theinboard pylons.Total offensive load of up to 16,000 pounds could be carried on the centerline and four under-wing hard-points.