RAF/RN Phantoms

[CJLivesey 2]

Hi,

 

I was wondering if anyone could help with a query regarding UK Phantoms...

 

I would like to know what (if any) Ecm and countermeasures were fitted to RAF and RN Phantoms both when they entered service and any upgrades which occured during their life.

 

I know both versions (and the F-4J(UK)) were based on the US Navy F-4's which were fitted with internal jammers and later on ALE-29 chaff dispensors on the fuselage. As I've not seen any photos of RAF or RN birds with external jamming pods would it be safe to assume some internal systems were retained?

 

If anyone could help that would be great!

 

Many thanks!

[Spinners 15,984]

I don't think they had any internal jamming kit at all and, in that respect, were hardly an improvement over the Canberras that the RAF F-4M's replaced in1969-1970.

 

 

[Spinners 15,984]

Yes, it looks like they never had ECM fitted internally but most did get ARI 18223 RWR's a few years after delivery. As Jaguars came into service the Phantoms moved into the air defence role where there is less emphasis on ECM but the two RAFG squadrons would have appreciated a decent ECM fit.

[CJLivesey 2]

Thanks for that info Spinners! I guess i'll just have to rely on keeping low on air to ground missions and staying out of mischief...

[Guest rattler26]

http://www.vectorsite.net/idx_avm.html

 

If you scroll down to the McDonnell F-4 link there is a substantial section on Phantom's in foreign service. Good stuff.