Phantom F-4G Wild Weasel
A U.S. Air Force version of the oft-modified, Phantom attack plane that is has been in use by the Navy and numerous nations around the world for over 20 years. Built by McDonnell--Douglas Corp., the Weasel was designed to dart across a front line and knock out defenses. Weasels usually often hunt in pairs and are equipped with radar-seeking missiles to detect and destroy enemy radar and ground-to-air missile sites.
Armament:
Shrike anti-radar missile
HARM anti-radar missile
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