The numerous variants, versions, and designations of the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom are described below.
Aircraft | Number |
---|---|
F-4A | 45 |
F-4B | 649 |
RF-4B | 46 |
F-4C | 583 |
RF-4C | 503 |
F-4D | 825 |
F-4E | 1370 |
F-4E 2020 (Turkey) | 54* |
F-4EJ (Japan) | 140 |
RF-4E | 149 |
RF-4EJ (Japan) | 15* |
F-4F | 175 |
F-4G Wild Weasel | 134* |
F-4J | 522 |
F-4J Phantom F.3 (RAF) | 15* |
F-4K Phantom FG.1 (FAA) | 50 |
F-4M Phantom FGR.2 (RAF) | 116 |
F-4N | 228* |
F-4S | 302* |
asterisk indicates converted from other version
At the end of 1997, after 23 years of service, HAF decided to upgrade the aircraft purchased under the programs Peace Icarus I and Peace Icarus II. On December 18th, 2002, the delivery ceremony of the first upgraded aircraft was held in the Hellenic Aviation Industry facilities, and so began the integration of the upgraded aircraft in 117 Combat Wing. These aircraft were delivered to 338 and 339 Squadron. After the modernization, the Squadron assumed fighter bomber missions, with results comparable to those of third generation aircraft.
No 74 Squadron reforms at Wattisham with the delivery of the first of the F4J Phantoms, given the RAF designation Phantom F3