https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/30987b3c-29ff-4cfc-9cb7-fd4d273fc209 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com Made by McDonnell Aircraft Corporation to promote their highly successful aircraft, this film "The F4H Navy Fighter" (1960?) showcases the tandem two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor and fighter-bomber. This aircraft entered service with the Navy in 1961 and was later adopted by the Marine Corps and the Air Force. Production ran from 1958-81 with a total of 5,195 aircraft built, making it the most produced American supersonic military aircraft in history. It was powered by two General Electric J79-2 engines and features advanced radar, armament control systems. As the film shows, the aircraft underwent rigorous flight and structural testing before its first flight on May 27, 1958. Future upgrades, including improved radar and missile systems, are discussed in the narration. According to the film (and this was borne out as true) the F4H1 significantly surpasses previous aircraft in performance and provides the Navy with a powerful new fighter. 00:00 The F4H-1 supersonic all-weather fighter with long-range special weapons attack capabilities. 0:55 - The aircraft is powered by two General Electric J79-2 engines, providing exceptional performance and reliability. Its two-man crew efficiently utilizes air-to-air missiles in various weather and enemy ECM conditions. 1:22 - The F4 was conceived in 1953 and developed by McDonnell Aircraft Corporation with advanced weapon systems, fire control, and communication equipment. The crew was designed to carry out multiple roles effectively. 2:03 - By 1955, design specifications were agreed upon, and the F4 was redesigned for radar control systems and advanced missile capabilities. Scale model testing was conducted with the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics to ensure aerodynamic efficiency. 3:16 - Additional design improvements were made to enhance stability at high supersonic speeds, including adjustments to the dihedral stabilizer and vertical stabilizer. 3:43 - Extensive testing was conducted to optimize the aircraft’s aerodynamics and engine performance, including wind tunnel and free-flight tests. 4:05 - Further evaluations were made by dropping scale models and conducting rocket-boosted free-flight tests to refine aircraft stability and drag characteristics. 4:44 - As basic engineering neared completion, static tests of the aircraft were performed, focusing on safety systems such as the ejection seat. 5:17 - The construction of the F4 began in 1956, with the first aircraft nearing completion by late 1957. 5:59 - The aircraft underwent exhaustive systems checks, vibration tests, and engine run-ups to prepare for flight. 6:36 - On May 27, 1958, Bob Little, McDonnell Aircraft’s Chief Test Pilot, made the first flight of the F4, with the aircraft achieving liftoff in less than 2,000 feet. 7:17 - The F4 climbs to altitude, maintaining communication with ground stations, and demonstrating its supersonic capabilities with exceptional altitude and range. 8:00 - The F4 is capable of speeds over twice the speed of sound, carrying various external loads including fuel tanks, missiles, and nuclear weapons. 8:41 - The performance of the F4 exceeds Navy specifications due to its powerful engines and design improvements. 9:22 - Future improvements are anticipated, including a larger radar antenna and advanced missile capabilities, enhancing its combat effectiveness. 10:22 - The aircraft’s design features, including large wings and advanced flaps, allow for easy landings at conventional speeds. 10:46 - A parabrake system helps reduce landing rollout, minimizing wear on tires and brakes. 11:05 - The pilot successfully taxis the aircraft into the ramp, marking the end of the aircraft’s first successful flight, signaling the arrival of a new, superior carrier-based fighter for the U.S. Navy. The aircraft surpasses all previous models in performance and combat effectiveness. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. 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