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Puzzle #100 was McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II.
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is an American tandem two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor and fighter-bomber that was developed by McDonnell Aircraft for the United States Navy. It entered service with the Navy in 1961, then was adopted by the United States Marine Corps, and the United States Air Force, and within a few years became a major part of their air arms.
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What the record says
Puzzle 100 ran on 19 Oct 2026 and the answer was McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, played with 6 guesses against 5 columns. On the record: Manufacturer - McDonnell Douglas; Origin - United States; Role - fighter. The numbers: First flight - 1950; Number built - 5,195.
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How it scored
- Manufacturer
- McDonnell Douglas
- Origin
- United States
- First flight
- 1950
- Role
- fighter
- Number built
- 5,195