F-4E as a CAS Asset: Thoughts

► Pimax referral link: https://pimax.com/products/pimax-crys... ► 2% Coupon Code: flyandwire Article: https://flyandwire.com/2026/05/21/f-4... In an air-to-ground sortie dating back to February, we introduced the Phantom II in the CAS role. With a Controller unfamiliar with the limitations of the F-4E, everyone had to improvise. This video recaps some of the notes I took during the sortie, and will hopefully help players understand the impact of transitioning from 2000+ scenarios to the mid 1970s. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Sponsor 00:14 Introduction 00:52 F-4E: Limitations 04:44 Overcoming Difficulties 06:01 CAS Mission: Options 07:48 Training Sortie 08:26 Comms issue 09:32 Conclusion