F-4 Phantom II: The Legendary Fighter Jet That Dominated ... But in straight-up engagements, usually the F-4s had the advantage. Because of that, the Phantom achieved significant success.

F-4s also flew reconnaissance and "Wild Weasel" anti-aircraft missile suppression missions. Phantom II production ended in 1979. The modified F-4 became the QF-4. It is the successor to the QF-106 ...