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NAVYF4J.ZIP
21 February, 1993 Navy F-4J Military Jet by Butch Harrell
The F4 Phantom has been described as one of the fastest and most powerful
combat aircraft ever created. During the 1960's it was considered an
incredible fighting machine. In the skies over Southeast Asia, the F4 was
transformed into a versatile combat aircraft, capable of handling a wide
range of missions, an all-weather interceptor, as well as a fighter-bomber.
It has a takeoff weight of nearly 30 tons and can achieve a top speed of
around 1500 mph. The two J-79 Turbojet engines generate nearly 18,000 lbs
of thrust. It is manned by a pilot and a radar officer.
This model resembles the F-4J's used by a Navy fighter squadron VF-92, the
"Silver Kings", which operated from the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Constellation
during the Vietnam War.
Flying Notes: I found the best method for letting down (descending) while
bleeding off speed is to reduce throttle to 20% or less, push the nose down
a few clicks (don't go into a dive!), and then bring it up to horizon-level.
This also works pretty well on landing approach, setting up 3 to 5 miles out,
at about 3,000 or 4,000 ft AGL with flaps on and gear down and about 19%
throttle. As with other jets I've flown, the final approach seems to work out
better if you come in high with flaps on, and more or less "dive" for the
touchdown point. Otherwise, if you drag in, the nose angle is too high to see
the runway.
The yellow flashes on the side of the fuse. are from the jet nozzles when
power is applied.
Let me know if you discover any unusual characteristics. I have only spent
about an hour flying this one so far.
Have fun!
Butch Harrell CIS 70602,1011