The 584th Tactical Fighter Squadron flies the F-4E Phantom II for Joint Task Force Heavy. It is an older, harder-edged jet that does both air-to-air and air-to-ground work.
Role in the fight
The Phantom can intercept and it can strike. Two crew, two engines, and plenty of thrust let the 584th cover a wide range of missions in one airframe.
Flying the F-4E in DCS
The Phantom is a two-seat aircraft. The pilot flies and fights while the WSO runs the radar and works the weapons. We carry radar-guided AIM-7 Sparrows, AIM-9s, the gun, and a mix of unguided and guided air-to-ground ordnance.
What you'll fly
Crew coordination between pilot and WSO is the main thing you will learn here. Missions include intercepts and strikes, and the jet rewards a crew that works well together.
At a glance
- Primary role
- Intercept and air-to-ground strike
- Missions flown
- StrikeInterceptEscort
Flying with the 584th TFS
Joint Task Force Heavy flies together across every mission set, and this squadron trains and operates as part of that wider force. New pilots are welcome regardless of experience; the squadron teaches the airframe, the tactics, and the radio work from the ground up.
Fly with 584th TFS
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