Bombs

As a multi-role fighter aircraft, the Phantom II is equipped with a versatile array of bombs that cater to a diverse range of operational scenarios.

At the core of the F-4E's bomb armament is the Mark 80 series, a family of general-purpose bombs aviation for decades, offering a balance of destructive power and simplicity. that includes the MK-82, MK-83, and MK-84. These unguided bombs have been mainstays in multiple militaries.

For missions requiring widespread target coverage, the F-4E Phantom II can be configured to carry cluster bombs. These munitions disperse smaller bomblets over a designated area, effectively saturating the target zone.

The F-4E can be armed with laser-guided bombs, such as the GBU series. These munitions laser guidance systems to home in on designated targets with exceptional accuracy.

Also equipped on the F-4E were TV Guided bombs such as the GBU-8 HOBOS (Homing Bomb System) and the AGM-62 Walleye I and II. These guided munitions featured optical sensors to track and hit the target.

Also carried on the F-4E are some specialty weapons deployed in a manner similar to bombs which include the SUU-25 Target Marker Flares, used to provide battlefield illumination and marking target areas, and the BLU-107 Durandal, a specialized anti-runway bomb.