McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II: libros - historia

Gray Ghosts : U.S.Navy and Marine Corps F-4 Phantoms

Este estudio sobre los Phantom marítimos incluye contribuciones de más de cien tripulantes y técnicos de mantenimiento que participaron en el éxito del Phantom, desde sus primeros vuelos de desarrollo hasta sus últimos años en las unidades de reserva.

Se incluyen relatos personales de batallas contra MiG de más de una docena de destructores de MiG, descripciones de primera mano de la introducción del F-4 en combate con los Marines como avión de apoyo aéreo cercano y reconocimiento, recuerdos de interceptaciones del 'Bear' en cruceros por el Mediterráneo, narraciones que abarcan el servicio del avión hasta la década de 1980 y mucho más.

Estas voces se combinan con una descripción técnica y de desarrollo detallada de la aeronave, respaldada por apéndices exhaustivos y más de 450 fotografías en color y en blanco y negro.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Peter E. Davies
Presentación:	192 páginas, 28.5 x 22.5 x 2.8 cm, tapa dura
Ilustración:	450+ fotos en b/n y color
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2004)
ISBN:	9780764310218

F-4 Phantom

When the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom first emerged towards the end of the 1950s, it represented a generational step from the first postwar jets and later 'Century Series' aircraft, to the modern high-tech fighters such as the F-16.
The Phantom was the most significant aircraft to serve with the US Navy and Marine Corps, and the US Air Force. It was also the most numerous and significant aircraft type to participate in the Vietnam War. Apart from being an iconic US aircraft it was also a hugely successful international design and was purchased by the UK, Australia, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Iran, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Spain and Turkey.

This detailed volume provides an in-depth, comprehensive study of the development of the F-4 Phantom, tracing its full service deployment from the USAF and RAF to the air forces of a host of countries around the globe.
The author also covers in detail the long and complicated story of the British Phantom. Purchased for both the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, it became a much-respected carrier-borne fighter-bomber. It provided the RAF with a nuclear strike aircraft and a ground attack/reconnaissance platform, and later became the RAF's standard interceptor.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Tim McLelland
Presentación:	336 páginas, 29 x 21 x 2.5 cm, tapa dura
Ilustración:	ricamente ilustrado
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Ian Allan Publishing (GB, 2013)
ISBN:	9781906537333

F-4 Phantom II - Pilot's Flight Operating Manual (Pilot's Flight Operation Instructions)

One of the great aircraft of the Cold War era, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was the most heavily produced supersonic, all-weather fighter bomber. Capable of a top speed of Mach 2.23, it set sixteen world records including an absolute speed record of 1,606 mph and an altitude record of 98,557 feet.

The F-4 flew Vietnam, in the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the Gulf War and amassed a record of 393 aerial victories. F-4s also flew as part of the USAF Thunderbirds and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration teams.

Originally printed by McDonnell and the U.S. Navy in the 1960s, this flight operating handbook taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit. Classified "restricted", the manual was recently declassified and is here reprinted in book form.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	United States Navy, McDonnell Aircraft
Presentación:	602 páginas, 25.5 x 20.5 x 3 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	ricamente ilustrado con fotos y dibujos
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Periscope Film (USA, 2010)
Colección:	Pilot's Flight Operation Instructions
ISBN:	9781935700418

F-4 Phantom II vs MiG-21 - USAF and VPAF in the Vietnam War (Osprey)

This book draws us into the dangerous world braved by American and North Vietnamese airmen in the skies over Vietnam. Influential leaders and tacticians are profiled to provide a comparative evaluation of their contrasting skills.

This book also reveals the technical specifications of each jet with an analysis of the weaponry, avionics and survival devices of the F-4 Phantom II as flown by the USAF and the MiG-21. The fighters' strengths and weaknesses are also compared, including turn radius, performance at altitude, range and structural integrity. First-person extracts reflect on the dangers of these aerial duels, as USAF pilots and their counterparts struggled to overcome each plane's shortcomings.

Contents: Introduction - Chronology - Design and Development - The Strategic Situation - The Combatants - Combat - Statistics and Analysis - Aftermath
Conclusion.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Peter E. Davies
Presentación:	80 páginas, 25 x 18.5 x 0.5 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	ricamente ilustrado con fotos y dibujos (en b/n y color)
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2008)
Colección:	Duel (12)
ISBN:	9781846033162

McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II - Air Superiority Legend

Since its first flight in May 1958, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II proved to be a tough, rugged and excellent all-weather, air superiority fighter/bomber.
From flying fleet defence missions during the Cuban Missile Crisis and performing as an air superiority fighter/bomber during the Vietnam War, to taking out Iraqi surface-to-air missile sites in the Wild Weasel role during Operation Desert Storm, the Phantom II did it all. Other nations have also benefited tremendously from the acquisition of export versions of this remarkable aircraft.

Here Mark A. Chambers recounts an illuminating history of this truly unique aircraft's design and development and relives its glorious record in the Vietnam War, various Arab-Israeli conflicts, the Cold War and Operation Desert Storm.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Mark A. Chambers
Presentación:	144 páginas, 22.5 x 24.5 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	100 fotos en b/n y 100 a color, 72 dibujos
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	The History Press Ltd (GB, 2018)
ISBN:	9780750982795

McDonnell-Douglas F-4C / RF-4C Phantom II

Este libro ofrece una historia concisa e ilustrada de los legendarios McDonnell Douglas F-4C y RF-4C Phantom II. Se describen sus desarrollos técnicos, sus distintivos y su uso por las fuerzas armadas españolas.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Avila Gonzalo, Roberto Yanez
Presentación:	48 páginas, 21.5 x 28 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	74 fotos en b/n y color
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2015)
ISBN:	9780764343711

Phantom in the Cold War : RAF Wildenrath 1977 - 1992

The McDonnell Douglas F4 Phantom was a true multi-role combat aircraft. Introduced into the RAF in 1968, it was employed in ground attack, air reconnaissance and air defence roles. Later, with the arrival of the Jaguar in the early 1970s, it changed over to air defence.

In its heyday, it served as Britain's principal Cold War fighter; there were seven UK-based squadrons plus the Operational Conversion Unit, two Germany-based squadrons and a further Squadron deployed to the Falkland Islands.
"Phantom in the Cold War" focuses predominantly on the aircraft's role as an air defence fighter, exploring the ways in which it provided the British contribution to the Second Allied Tactical Air Force at RAF Wildenrath, the home of Nos. 19 and 92 Squadrons during the Cold War.

As with his previous books, the author, who flew the Phantom operationally, recounts the thrills, challenges and consequences of operating this sometimes temperamental jet at extreme low-level over the West German countryside, preparing for a war which everyone hoped would never happen.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	David Gledhill
Presentación:	304 páginas, 25.5 x 19 x 2.9 cm, tapa dura
Ilustración:	200 fotos en b/n y color
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Pen & Sword Books Ltd (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781526704085

The Phantom F-4 - Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives (Images of War)

The Phantom was developed for the US Navy as a long-range all-weather fighter and first flew in May 1958. It became operational in 1961. The US Air Force then realised that the Navy had an aircraft that was far better than any tactical aircraft in their inventory and ordered 543 F-4C variants.
There then followed a spate of orders from around the world. In Britain, it was ordered for the Navy and Air Force, but was modified to take the Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan. One of the Royal Navy's Phantoms stole the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing, a record that stood until taken by the remarkable Blackbird.

During the long course of its service history, the Phantom has been employed in a variety of different combat scenarios and theatres of war. It was one of America's most utilised aircraft during the long Vietnam War and has been flown in anger in the Middle East by a number of different air forces.
The F-4 is still operational with several units, but is now coming to the end of its long and successful period as a front-line combat warplane.

This is the perfect introduction for the general reader, enthusiast or modeller wishing to find a succinct yet detailed introduction to the design and history of this aircraft. Why was it conceived? What was it like to fly in combat? Who were the people who designed it and who became famous for flying it? What were its virtues and vices? These questions are answered and a wealth of technical data, additional information and suggestions for further reading are provided.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Martin W. Bowman
Presentación:	117 páginas, 24.5 x 19 x 1.8 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	120 fotos en b/n y color
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Pen & Sword Books Ltd (GB, 2020)
Colección:	Images of War
ISBN:	9781526705761

The Phantom in Focus - a Navigator's Eye on Britain's Cold War Warrior

The Phantom is the original multi-role combat jet and one of the world's most iconic aircraft. Life in the Phantom squadron was fast, fun and exhilarating, but without the glamour portrayed in the Hollywood blockbuster Top Gun.
This is the inside story, told by a veteran RAF navigator, of what it was actually like to fly in the cockpit of a Phantom at the height of the Cold War, when it stood as NATO's first line of defence with a record of 280 MiG kills.

The mighty Phantom has an unrivalled service history. Fast, durable and deadly, it was a test bed for missile technology and held five speed records for an impressive thirteen years. But that is not to say it didn't have its faults - it was know (affectionately) among its crews as the 'Rhino', 'The Spook', 'Double Ugly', the 'Flying Brick' and the 'Lead Sled'. But despite this, its sheer power and lethal payload could never be ignored.

This new paperback edition of a hugely popular hardback features hundreds of spectacular, previously unpublished photographs - several taken from inside the cockpit - and many illuminating anecdotes that capture the truth behind the Hollywood glamour, "The Phantom in Focus" is a unique, honest and compelling tribute to a legendary aircraft.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	David Gledhill
Presentación:	288 páginas, 25 x 17 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	139 fotos en b/n 94 a color
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Fonthill Media (GB, 2014)
ISBN:	9781781554210

US Navy F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War 1969-73 : 125 (Osprey)

Aunque el F-4 Phantom II fue el cazabombardero más importante que entró en acción con las tres ramas de las Fuerzas Armadas estadounidenses durante la Guerra de Vietnam, fue esencialmente un diseño de la Armada de los Estados Unidos, y las tripulaciones de los escuadrones embarcados fueron sus principales operadores en combate.
Este avión fue pionero en el uso de misiles de largo alcance guiados por radar en combate, aunque la mayoría de sus misiones en Vietnam consistieron en ataques terrestres con una variedad de municiones innovadoras.

Entre 1968 y 1973, el Phantom II fue el caza estándar de la Armada estadounidense en el sudeste asiático, tras haber reemplazado a varios otros modelos. Su rendimiento y versatilidad le permitieron realizar diversas misiones y cambiar de rol según fuera necesario en el asalto a algunos de los territorios más fuertemente defendidos del mundo.

Este libro incluye perfiles de color detallados y comentarios en primera persona de participantes activos en la historia del combate naval del F-4, lo que lo convierte en un estudio exhaustivo del caza de posguerra más famoso de las fuerzas armadas estadounidenses.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Peter E. Davies
Presentación:	96 páginas, 25 x 18.5 x 0.9 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	20 fotos en b/n y 90 a color
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2018)
Colección:	Combat Aircraft (125)
ISBN:	9781472823601

USAF McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II (Osprey)

In many respects the most successful, versatile and widely-used combat aircraft of the post-war era the F-4 Phantom II was quickly adopted by the USAF after its spectacular US Navy introduction.
Its introduction to USAF squadrons happened just in time for the Vietnam conflict where USAF F-4Cs took over MiG-fighting duties from the F-100 Super Sabre. Although the F-4 was never intended as a dog-fighter to tangle with light, nimble, gun-armed MiGs it was responsible for destroying 109 MiGs in aerial combat.

At the end of their careers many of the survivors from the 3,380 'land-based' Phantoms were converted into target drones for training purposes. New aircraft were also built for West Germany, Iran and Israel. The USAF's experience with the Phantom showed clearly that the air-to-air fighter was still a necessity and its decision to fund its successor, the McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle (as well as the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-22A Raptor) was heavily influenced by the lessons of US and other Phantom pilots in combat.

Contents: Introduction - Design and Development - Technical Specifications and Variants - Operational History - Conclusion - Bibliography and Further Reading.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Peter E. Davies
Presentación:	64 páginas, 25 x 18.5 x 0.5 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	ricamente ilustrado con fotos y dibujos (en b/n y color)
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2013)
Colección:	Air Vanguard (7)
ISBN:	9781780966083

USN F-4 Phantom II vs VPAF Mig-17 - Vietnam 1965-72 (Osprey)

The Vietnam War placed unexpected demands upon American military forces and equipment. The principal US naval fighter, the McDonnell F-4 Phantom, had originally been designed to defend the Fleet from air attack at long range. However, its tremendous power and bomb-carrying capacity made it an obvious candidate for the attack mission in Vietnam from 1965 onwards. Its opponent was the MiG-17, a direct descendant of the MiG-15, which had given USAF Sabre jets a hard fight in the Korean War.

This book brings to life their dangerous duels and includes detailed cockpit views and other specially commissioned artwork to highlight the benefits and shortcomings of each plane type. It was in the skies over Vietnam that many of the techniques of air combat evolved as pilots learned how to use and to defeat supersonic fighters for the first time.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Peter E. Davies
Presentación:	80 páginas, 24.5 x 18.5 x 0.5 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	ricamente ilustrado con fotos y dibujos (en b/n y color)
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2009)
Colección:	Duel (23)
ISBN:	9781846034756

USN McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II (Osprey)

Diseñado originalmente como un interceptor de largo alcance embarcado, armado con misiles guiados por radar y con la misión de defenderse de los bombarderos lanzamisiles, el Phantom II llegó a consolidarse como uno de los aviones polivalentes de caza, ataque y reconocimiento más importantes del siglo XX.

Podría decirse que el avión más importante de Estados Unidos en la Guerra de Vietnam, donde desempeñó el papel de caballo de batalla además de ser un letal interceptor de MiG, el Phantom también fue un pilar de las operaciones de la Flota del Atlántico, interceptando bombarderos y aviones de reconocimiento soviéticos y desviándolos de los grupos de portaaviones en el apogeo de la Guerra Fría.

Este libro revela la historia del diseño y desarrollo del misil naval Phantom, sus variantes y los diseños exportados adoptados por otros países de la OTAN.
Repleto de ilustraciones, fotografías y testimonios de primera mano, ofrece una historia técnica de uno de los aviones más famosos jamás construidos.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Peter E. Davies
Presentación:	64 páginas, 25 x 18.5 x 0.7 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	15 fotos en b/n y 42 a color
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2016)
Colección:	Air Vanguard (22)
ISBN:	9781472804952

F-4 Phantom

Many aviation enthusiasts consider the unmistakable F-4 Phantom to be one of the last real "jet fighters"! No sleek lines, no fiber composites or other high-tech features, just pure, functional fighter design from the height of the Cold War.
These were the ingredients for one of the most successful combat aircraft of the last decades.

Páginas del libro "F-4 Phantom"

The brutal-looking machine was in use by dozens of armed forces, including the German Luftwaffe, which only retired its last machines in 2013. A picture and technology book with all the details about this fighter aircraft legend!

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Bernd Vetter, Frank Vetter
Presentación:	240 páginas, 27 x 23.5 x 1.9 cm, tapa dura
Ilustración:	200 fotos en b/n y color
Idioma:	Alemán
Editorial:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2021)
Colección:	Flugzeugtypen
ISBN:	9783613043930