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Introduction in Hellenic Air Force in: 1980
348th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron “Eyes”
Location: 110th CW – Larisa Air Base
Year of establishment: 1953
Subordination: 110th Combat Wing
Aircraft serving: RF-4E Phantom II
Mission: It's main task is conducting reconnaissance day and night.
The Greek RF-4E equip the 348th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron and can carry a wide variety of cameras for photo-capturing, from virtually, all heights.
All RF-4E Phantoms remained active until 5 May 2017, when they were retired.
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.jpg "Τα ελληνικά RF-4E εξοπλίζουν την 348 Μοίρα Τακτικής Αναγνώρισης και μπορούν να φέρουν / εξοπλιστούν μια μεγάλη ποικιλία φωτογραφικών μηχανών για φωτοαναγνωριση από όλα σχεδόν ύψη © Konstantinos Panitsidis") |
Patches
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Technical specifications
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DESIGNER
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McDonnell Douglas |
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COUNTRY
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USA |
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TYPE
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Reconnaissance plane |
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CREW
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2 |
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POWER-PLANT
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Two General Electric J79-GE-17A/C turbojet engines |
| Thrust, kgf | 2x8.280 |
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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19,20 |
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Height, m
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5,03 |
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Wing span, m
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11,71 |
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Wing area m2
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49,24 |
| WEIGHT | |
| Maximum take-off, kg | 26.330 |
| Normal take-off, kg | - |
| Empty aircraft, kg | - |
| Internal fuel, kg | - |
| Warload, kg | 2.265 |
| - external tank, l | up to 5x1.401 |
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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2.410 |
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Cruising speed, km/h
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- |
| Economic speed, km/h | - |
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Maximum overload, g
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-
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Rate of climb, m/min
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15.200
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| Service ceiling, m | 21.600 |
| Range, km | 4.180 |
| Combat range, km | 958 |
| ARMAMENT | Possibility of transport 2-4. Air-to-air missile AIM-/Shafrir/Python, Six bombs (6xBL-755) and launcher. |
Photos RF-4E Phantom II
