# 1959 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F4H-1F

**Price:** USD 950,000
**Location:** United States
**Total Time:** 461 hours

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## Description

Serious inquiries only. The aircraft has been under restoration to airworthy condition. All work completed is documented and parts are tagged accordingly. The current owner spent significant funds on the restoration. Remaining major items include two engine overhauls, two ejection seats, avionics, and final test flying. Estimated cost to finish is $1.0 to $2.0 million. The aircraft is identified as F4H-1F serial number 145310, delivered to the U.S. Navy in 1959 as the 11th pre-production Phantom. It was part of Operation Sageburner, which set a low-altitude speed record at 902 mph at 125 feet during the U.S. Navy's 50th Anniversary of Naval Aviation in 1961. It is described as the only flight-capable Phantom that can be owned, operated, and flown by a private individual or organization.

## Specifications

### Engine

- **Engine**: General Electric J-79-8 upgraded to -15
- **Engine count**: 3

## Gallery

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## Seller Information

**Contact:** Platinum Fighter Sales

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