Originally posted by AquaShrimp
Calculating for inflation, and using information provided for the maintence and flying cost the of F4 Phantom (from this site http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/F-4_Phantom_II#Costs), to fly an hour in the F-4 Phantom would cost $8,752.
The figures I saw showed an F4E phantom carrying just below 2k gals in fuel internally. Based on range and reserve, roughly going to use up 1300 - 1500 gals in an hour. Use the high and then say $3.50 for Jet fuel (going rate in COS) and I come up with $5250 dollars..... NOT $10000.00.
Don't you worry though, if time permits, I will dig into the F4 Phantom Manuals I have and see what the burn rate is and post the actual numbers. Also will talk to a few Phantom pilots I know here in town and ask what their recollection is.
Originally posted by AquaShrimp
So theres the figures bodhi and golfer. I think I might go ahead and start pretending to be an airplane expert on this board too.
Pretend all you like, you are doing a crappy job so far and everyone knows it. As for me being an expert???? LOL, no, not even close. But I will tell you this, before I make a post here stating a fact, I'll damn sure know the fact and provide where to source it. Know-it-alls and aviation do not last long, they are usually involved with a smoking hole.
All in all, post facts with back up info. It's simple and makes you look like you know how to source the information you use, instead of just spouting out your arse...
