mcdonnell douglas rf-4c phantom

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tactical reconnaissance of the phantom. in the early 1960s the usaf recognized the need for more tactical reconnaissance aircraft to reinforce the rf-101s then in service. the air force chose a modification of the f-4c fighter. the rf-4c development program began in 1962, and the first production aircraft made its initial flight on may 18, 1964. a total of 505 rf-4cs were ordered by the air force. the rf-4c can carry a variety of cameras in three different stations in its nose section. it can take photos at both high and low altitude, day or night. the rf-4c carries no offensive armament, although during the last few years of its service some were fitted with four aim-9 sidewinder missiles for defense.