F-4G Phantom II Wild Weasel

F-4G Phantom II Wild Weasel

Role

Attacker

Variants

F-4E Phantom II
F-4X

Appearances

Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
Ace Combat Infinity

The F-4G Phantom II Wild Weasel V is a dedicated ground attack variant of the F-4E Phantom II. Similar to the F-4E, the F-4G features low statistics and weaponry, thus it is used as a starter attacker aircraft.

Description

Continuing the Wild Weasel line of electronic weapons-assisted, air-defense suppressing ground attackers, the F-4G Wild Weasel V was developed from the F-4E Phantom II. It was substantially altered to perform in the SEAD role:

• The M61A1 Vulcan cannon was removed and replaced with the AN/APR-38 RHAW (Radar Homing And Warning) reciever, later the APR-38 itself was replaced by the AN/APR-47.
• Several ECM pods were fitted, including the AN/ALQ-87, AN/ALQ-101, AN/ALQ-119, AN/ALQ-130 and AN/ALQ-131.
• The AN/APQ-120 radar was modified to be able to fire the AGM-45 Shrike, AGM-78 Standard ARM and AGM-88 HARM anti-radiation missiles.
• The rear section of the cockpit was modified to function as an Electronic Weapons Systems Officer's seat.

However, in its appearances in Ace Combat, the F-4G features an external cannon pod(s).

History

Strangereal

F-4Gs were used by both the Osean Air Defense Force and the Yuktobanian Air Force during the Circum-Pacific War. A notable pilot was the former captain of Wardog Squadron, Jack Bartlett. Another notable pilot was the Yuktobanian ace "Mindripper", who participated in the bombing of Sand Island, but was shot down.

Infinity universe

The F-4G was made available through Wernher and Noah Enterprises's Advanced Automated Aviation Plants. The United Nations Forces and its mercenary pilots were able to use these blueprints to purchase their own F-4Gs during Operation Eternal Liberation.

Game Analysis

Ace Combat InfinityAce Combat 5: The Unsung War

Ace Combat Infinity

"This air-to-ground attack aircraft is an improved version of the F-4E Phantom II which has been developed to carry out SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense) missions. It features the same mobility as the F-4E, but can also be equipped with air-to-ground missiles. It is known as the legendary "Wild Weasel" and has received high recognition for its performance during the Gulf War."

― Hangar

Lv.	Cst	Price	GUN	MSL	LAGM	UGB	4AGM	SP	MO	ST	AA	AG	DF
1	375	10,800	458	84	4	–	–	E	F	E	F	F+	E
2	408	1,800	503	88	6	–	–	E+	F+	E	F	E	E
3	441	3,750	549	92	8	–	–	D	F+	E+	F+	E	E+
4	474	6,900	594	98	10	12	–	D+	E	E+	F+	E+	D
5	507	12,750	640	104	12	14	–	D+	E	D	F+	E+	D+
6	540	72,000	686	110	14	16	–	C	E	D	F+	D	C
7	573	37,800	732	116	15	17	26	C	E+	D+	E	D+	C
8	606	87,000	778	122	16	18	28	C+	E+	D+	E	D+	C+
9	639	285,000	824	128	17	19	30	C+	E+	D+	E	D+	B
10	672	528,000	871	134	18	20	32	B	D	D+	E	D+	B+
11	719	783,360	917	138	19	21	34	B+	D	C	E+	C	A
12	766	963,900	963	142	20	22	36	B+	D+	C+	E+	C+	A
13	813	1,356,600	1009	146	21	23	38	A	C	B	D	B	A+
14	860	2,030,400	1055	150	22	24	40	A+	C+	B+	D	B+	S
15	907	2,688,000	1102	154	24	26	44	S	C+	A	D+	A	S+
16	966	3,990,600	1144	156	25	27	46	S+	B	A	D+	A	S+
17	1025	5,070,000	1186	158	26	28	48	S+	B+	A+	C	A+	S+
18	1084	5,700,000	1228	160	27	29	50	S+	B+	S	C+	S	S+
19	1143	7,284,000	1270	162	28	30	52	S+	A	S+	B	S+	S+
20	1202	9,186,000	1312	164	30	32	56	S+	A+	S+	B	S+	S+

Part Slots

At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 9 BODY, 11 ARMS, and 10 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.

Nicknames

Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.

• Lv.3: Wild Weasel
• Lv.10: SEAD Master
• Lv.15: YGBSM
• Lv.20: Pride of the Vanguard

Skins

• Default: Desert colored Hill livery
• "Blue Camo" Skin: 2-tone blue camouflage; based on the F-4E AUP of the Hellenic Air Force; awarded to all players in May and June 2014
• Event Skin #01: Arid camouflage; appears to be a mix of Vietnam War era F-4 camo with Iranian desert colors. Awarded to the top 3,000 participants in the "The US Aircraft Event Returns" Ranking Tournament in January 2015

Gallery

• 

  Hangar
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  Banner advertising the "Blue Camo" Skin
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  Hangar view of the "Blue Camo" Skin
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  Flyby of the "Blue Camo" Skin
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  Event Skin #01 icon
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  Flyby
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  Flyby
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  Hangar view

Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War

"Known as the "Phantom II Wild Weasel," this attack aircraft is a modified version of the F-4E. It was designed to suppress enemy air defense networks by long-range ground attacks."

― Hangar

How to Unlock

Fill the Kill Rate Gauge of F-4E Phantom II. Costs Ƶ12,800 per plane.

Statistics

• Speed: 63
• Mobility: 25
• Stability: 55
• Defense: 68
• Air-to-Air: 17
• Air-to-Ground: 63

Weapons

• MSSL x64
• LAGM x10

Colors

• OS: Two-tone gray and green camouflage
• RZ: Black camouflage
• SP: Flower pattern

Named Pilots

• Jack Bartlett
• Mindripper (First Flight)

Gallery

• 

  OSEA color in the hangar
• 

  Razgriz color in the hangar
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  Blaze And Bartlett F-4G
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  Mindripper's F-4G
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  Mindripper
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  Osea scheme flyby
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  Razgriz scheme flyby
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  Special scheme flyby

Trivia

The Level 15 nickname for the F-4G in Infinity, YGBSM, is the acronym for the unofficial motto of the USAF's Wild Weasel program: "You Gotta Be Shittin' Me!".