Length: 58' 3" 17.7 m Height: 16' 3" 4.9 m Wingspan: 38' 4" 11.6 m Wingarea: 530.0 sq ft 49.2 sq m Empty Weight: 27,897 lb 12,651 kg Gross Weight: 43,907 lb 19,912 kg Max Weight: 54,600 lb 24,761 kg Propulsion No. of Engines: 2 Powerplant: General Electric J79-GE-8 (A/B 17,000Lb/7,711Kg) Thrust (each): 10,800 lb 4,943 kg Performance Range: 1,610 miles 2,592 km Cruise Speed: 575 mph 925 km/h 500 kt Max Speed: 1,485 mph 2,391 km/h 1,292 kt Climb: 40,800 ft/min 12,435 m/min Ceiling: 62,000 ft 18,897 m Trivial Facts The RF-4B was quite similar to the much more numerous RF-4C of the USAF. There were three separate camera bays in the nose, designated Stations 1, 2, and 3. Station 1 could carry a single forward oblique or vertical KS-87 camera, Station 2 could carry a single KA-87 low-altitude camera, and Station 3 normally carried a single KA-55A or KA-91 high-altitude panoramic camera. The much larger KS-91 or KS-127A camera could also be carried. Unlike the cameras of the Air Force's RF-4Cs, the RF-4B's cameras were fitted on rotating mounts so that the pilot could aim them at targets off the flight path. Recommended Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 Enable pop-ups to fully enjoy this site. This website is not affiliated with the U.S. Government or the United States Marine Corps in any way. This website is a copyright and the property of the Phabulous Phantom Productions and the information and photos gathered for this website are intended for the purpose of providing un-official information and entertainment for those interested in the history of Marine Corps RF-4B Squadrons and the RF-4B Phantom II aircraft.