How fast can the F-4 Phantom fly?

A look at what made the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II so special.
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Why the F-4 Phantom won't be retired anytime soon

First flown in 1958, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II continues to defy expectations well into the 21st century, remaining operational, relevant, and, remarkably, still airborne in several parts ...
The Aviationist

Fantastic Phantom: the Records set by the McDonnell Douglas F-4

Looking more like a killer than a speedster, the large twin-engine jet built to sweep skies clear of enemy MiGs and deliver large payloads of bombs would also record many “firsts.” Out of a ...
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F-4 Phantom Fighter Explained in 5 Words

Warrior of the Vietnam War: The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was a highly versatile and successful third-generation fighter jet used extensively by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War.