Aircraft Photo of 71759 | McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II | Greece - Air Force | AirHistory.net #379161
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:71759
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II
C/n (msn):5039
Operator Titles:Greece - Air Force
Local Operator Name:Πολεμική Αεροπορία
Location
City / Airport:AndravidaMap
Country:Greece
Airport Codes:ICAO: LGAD   IATA: PYR   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:20 April 1993
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 379161
Photo Comment

This ex USAF F-4E (77-1759) was delivered to Greece on 20 December 1978. The F-4 was pictured here when assigned to 338 MPK at Andravida. The Phantom was modified to F-4E Avionics Upgrade Program (AUP). The AUP resulted into an increase in the combat effectiveness of the Phantom and was dubbed "Peace Icarus". The mods included new databus', a powerfull radar, mission computer, fire control and armament control system (supporting AMRAAM), navigation system with embedded GPS and INS, communication, TACAN, IFF, radar altimeter, and data transfer. 35 Greek F-4s were modified as such.

This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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