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Air Force

BAE Systems Converts 300th F-4 Flying Drone For The Air Force

Thursday, November 15th, 2012

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BAE Systems successfully converted its 300th F-4 Phantom fighter jet into an unmanned flying drone for the Air Force, according to a company statement. Once the F-4s are converted into drones, they receive the operational designation of QF-4. The Air Force converts the aircraft into unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to primarily use them for target practice and aircraft training. The conversion process takes about six months. BAE Systems spokesman Neil Franz said yesterday the cost of converting an F-4 into…

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