Photos from the personal collection of Konstantinos Panitsidis
Technical specifications Photos Video
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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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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
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Thrust, kN
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2 x 81,20
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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
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WEIGHT
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Empty aircraft, kg
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-
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Normal take-off, kg |
-
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Maximum take-off, kg |
26.330
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Useful load, kg
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-
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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2.410
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Max speed in low height, km/h
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-
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Ferry range, km | - |
Range, km |
4.180
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Combat range, km |
958
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Rate of climb, m/min |
15.200
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Service ceiling, m
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21.600
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Maximum overload, g
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- |
ARMAMENT | Possibility of transport 2-4 Air-to-air missile AIM-9/Shafrir/Python, 6 Bombs 6 x BL-755 or bombs up to 2.265 kg and Launcher. 5 external tank (5 x 1.401 ltr). |