F-4J (#158364 & #158379) Phantom II Crash Site at Coso Range

November 22nd 2016





Summery :

 On June 26th 1972, two USN McDonnell Douglas F-4Js (#158364 & #158379) Phantom II from VF-154 "Black Knightsh collided over the Coso Range while on training flight.
The left wing of #158364 sliced off #158379 tail section. Both of those section fell off near the collision point.
The main fuselarge of #158379 crashed on the ground about a mile from the collision point while the #158364 flew another mile and crashed on the hill side.
All four crew members managed to eject, but #158379fs radar intercept officer LTJG C. Jack Winstead was killed.


    
Description



Manufacturer:
McDonnell Douglas
Base model:
F-4
Version:
J
Nickname:
Phantom II
Designation System:
U.S. Navy
Production Period:
1958-1981
Basic role:
Interceptor Fighter/Fighter-Bomber
Serial Number:
158364 & 158379
Year built:
1972
Crash Date:
1972/6/26
Cause of Crash:
Mid-Air Collision
Fatalities:
1




Specifications



Length:
63' 0" 19.20 m
Height:
16' 6" 5.00 m
Wingspan:
38' 4.5" 11.70 m
Wingarea:
530.0 sq ft 49.20 sq m
Empty Weight:
30,328 lb 13,757 kg
Max Takeoff Weight:
61,795 lb 28,030 kg





Propulsion



No. of Engines:
2
Powerplant:
General Electric J79-GE-17A axial compressor turbojets
Thrust:
11,905 lbf





Performance



Max Speed:
1,472 mph 2,370 km/h Mach 2.23
Ceiling:
60,000 ft 18,300 m
Range:
1,615 miles 2,600 km





Unit Cost:
$2.4 million


    
Other F-4 Link :
 Wikipedia Link : McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
    



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