Nigel Bunker Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 McDonnell proposed a variation of the F-4K Phantom, with the goal of improving both catapult performance and lower approach speeds for use on the smaller carriers. The F-4(HL) would have had a longer fuselage and wingspan, with less sweep, stabilators with increased area and air intakes with auxiliary blow-in doors to increase airflow at low speeds. This model was based on the Fujimi F-4K, and in some pictures a standard F-4K is included for comparison. Fuselage stretched, wings modified and new tailplanes built. Finished as a Phantom flying off of HMS Eagle in 1975. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Lovely pair of F-4's ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Hello,Nigel - Thank you for sharing this interesting story.You have two phine looking 'Phantoms' on display and the differences between them are most apparent indeed.Great work. All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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