I have an idea for a WW or RF-4. How about replacing the W79s with F-100s-PW229 or the like
the J79 has 11905ibf and about 17800 wet (afterburner)
dry weight 3850 pounds
38 inch around at its widest.
the F100 PW229 has a dry of 17800 and more at afterburner
dry weight is 3230 pounds
34.8 to 46.5 inch around.
this would make the parts more compatible with other units and frees up parts for the other F4 units.
the lower weight would help with WW mission and the engine power would help the RF-4s. I would not put them in front line f-4s the airframe mods would take awhile. 8inchs on each side of your ears is not something that would be easy to deal with.
what do you think?
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