BVM F-4 Phantom II Jet Kit

The F-4 Phantom is truly a classic jet fighter of the 60's, 70's and 80's. Flown by the U.S. Navy, Marines and Air Force, it also saw service in many foreign countries such as England, Germany, Israel and Japan.

The Twin EVF powered Phantom is basically the same airframe that has been a BVM product since 1995. Originally it was powered by twin Viojetts with BVM .91 cu in engines. Subsequently, internal modifications made the Phantom a very formidable turbine powered jet. Now, with the availability of the very powerful and efficient EVF12s it was a "natural" to again drive the Rhino with fans. We improved upon the original inlet duct system, provided convenient access to the LiPo batteries, and upgraded the control system to the latest servos and 2.4 technology.
All three power configurations of the BVM F-4 have been very successful at scale competitions. The most recent 3rd place Expert Class at Top Gun 2010 was awarded to Tommy Woods flying the EVF version.
It is no small feat to have a true to scale outline twin fighter jet display 175 mph passes, extreme vertical performance, and be safely airborne long enough to present a convincing scale flight routine.

The Phabulous Phantom

Specifications
LENGTH: Navy 80" Air Force "E" 85"
WING SPAN: 57"
WEIGHT: 28-29 lbs with power batteries
PERFORMANCE: 45-175 mph
POWERPLANT: (2) EVF 12s

The All Composite Kit
		There are 27 primary airframe parts that are molded of epoxy glass, carbon fiber and Kevlar. All panel lines and other details are molded into the skin surfaces. Standard NAVY and USAF F-4C nose section shown on left. F-4E nose is mounted on fuse. Full size CAD drawings are specific to each version. Internal structures that you install are accurately machined or laser cut to perfection. Full size totally detail CAD drawings and a photo enhanced manual guides you through every step of construction, finishing, gearing up and flying.
The Undercarriage
The F-4 Phantom landing gear is true to scale in geometry and location in the model - features that are often missed in scale models. Its rugged construction has paid off for many F-4 drivers because they know they can execute carrier style landings without injuring the gear or the model. These main gear bolt directly to the two carbon fiber molded wing spars that are built into the composite wings.
The wide main gear stance of the F-4 makes it absolutely the best ground handling fighter in the business.
The BVM Phantom is being enjoyed by numerous experienced scale jet modelers who have found that its airframe integrity and ruggedness has served them well for hundreds of flights.








The markings and nomenclature for each of these models (shown above) are available from Pro-Mark 618-524-2440.
Options Most of these famous modelers have equipped their F-4's with the available options: Detailed Cockpit (BVM #E2500-50) MGA Pilots (BVM #5732) $45.00 Belly Tank (600 gal - BVM #9561) Wing Tanks - (BVM #9562) Aim 9 Sparrow or Aim 9 Sidewinder Missiles (BVM #9515) $42.50
The BVM Phantom has accumulated numerous scale contest awards including Top Gun, but it is primarily enjoyed by its owners at the jet fly-ins. It has a special sound and appearance in the sky that is a real spectator pleaser.
F-4 Cockpit Detail Kit

F-4 Top-Side View

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F-4 Phantom
Airframe Directive (A.D.)
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