The F-4 Phantom II's brute-force design is why modern air forces can't replace it

The F-4 Phantom II was noted for being a 'brick' that had the sheer thrust that allowed it to fly into combat and win.
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F-4 Phantom II: Cold War air combat

Few aircraft in history carry the same weight as the F-4 Phantom II. With its distinctive drooped nose, upswept wingtips, and thunderous twin engines, the Phantom became the defining warplane of the ...