6 Iranian F-4 Phantoms Ambush a US F-35 – What Happened Next Stunned Tehran

The F-35 shoots down Iranian F-4 Phantom aircraft using advanced air-to-air missiles. The fighter opened its internal weapons bay and launched two AIM‑120D AMRAAM missiles.

The first missile targeted the lead Phantom from 58 nautical miles away. Moments later, the second missile struck another aircraft in the formation.

Both missiles traveled at speeds approaching Mach 4. Despite evasive maneuvers and defensive countermeasures, the targets were hit.

A third missile followed soon afterward. That strike destroyed another Phantom while the remaining aircraft attempted to disengage.

The entire encounter reportedly lasted just 97 seconds. Throughout the engagement, the F-35 remained at least 41 nautical miles away.