F4 Phantom Wild Weasel Model Airplane

F4 Phantom Wild Weasel Model Airplane: An Exquisite Addition to Your Growing Collection

The F4 Phantom Wild Weasel model plane's paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely complete, reflecting the original airplane. This F4 Phantom Wild Weasel model airplane is definitely the ideal piece to every aviation enthusiast and avid aircraft collector, reviving the good, old flight memories and perfect display.

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The F-4G represented the "Wild Weasel" off-shoot of the successful F-4 Phantom II line. Wild Weasel aircraft represented (and continue to do so) specially modified platforms utilized to hunt enemy air defense systems such as surface-to-air missile radar emplacements via anti-radiation/anti-radar missiles and electronic warfare equipment. Though outwardly similar to their combat-oriented Phantom II's, F-4G Wild Weasels had their standard cannon armament removed in favor of mounting the AN/APR-47 in its place. F-4G Phantoms came about as conversion models from the F-4E aircraft and achieved their maiden flight on December 6th, 1975.

F-4 Phantoms in their Wild Weasel guise originally came about from thirty-six F-4C models converted to the new "Wild Weasel IV" standard by the USAF. These aircraft utilized two AGM-45 "Shrike" anti-radiation missiles along underwing hardpoints in conjunction with the ER-142/ALR-53 receiver and AN/ALQ-119 ECM pod to combat and track enemy radar signals. These aircraft were therefore designated as EF-4C's to designate their electronic warfare role. EF-4C models were put to the test in live combat during the Vietnam War by 1969 with mixed results.

With its origins in the F-4 Phantom II fighter-bomber, the F-4G Wild Weasel retained the excellent capabilities of the warfighter, including top performance specs and the need for a second crewmember to lighten the mission workload. Like their combat brethren, F-4G Wild Weasels were also fitted with two General Electric-brand J79-GE-17 series engines producing 17,900lbs of thrust with afterburner capability. Performance specs included a top speed of 1,245 knots and a range of 1,401 nautical miles along with a ceiling of 58,750 feet. A total of 116 F-4G Wild Weasel was produced.