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Offline Vermillion

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« on: January 22, 2004, 12:57:14 PM »
Ok guys, me and some others have been discussing the merits of the "best" fighters of the 60's and early 70's over on Targetware BBS.

http://www.targetware.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=2389

If you get some time, drop in and give some feedback.

The F-4 Phantom? The F-8 Crusader? The MiG-21?  The MirageIIIc? Which do you think was the best and why?
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Offline Gunslinger

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« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2004, 01:05:55 PM »
The F15A was introduced in the early 70s but not really operational.  

The F4 phantom scored the most air to air kills in veitnam (i think I know the first ace from then drove an F4)

I would have to go with the F4 (any series) phantom.  The airframe perfromed a big variety of missions and was best all around.  From personal experience I know the Egress systems are a PAIN to work on though.
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« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2004, 01:07:47 PM »
F4 all the way. It was and still is an amazing plane.... and what a fantastic looking plane as well.
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Offline Kommandant

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« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2004, 01:16:17 PM »
I personally think it was the F86 Saber Jet, but I am biast

And yes I know, 1950's
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Offline gofaster

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« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2004, 01:24:42 PM »
Phantom for its versatility, Crusader for dogfighting prowess, B-52 for longevity.
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« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2004, 01:25:19 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2004, 01:27:34 PM »
For Dogfighting? The F-8 Crusader.  Hate da Phantom, still carry scars on me head from running into pylons late at night :)
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« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2004, 01:30:07 PM »
Phantom. Hands down the best.  Well... once they put a cannon back in it.

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« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2004, 01:37:42 PM »
The Navy F-4 version with guns.  Navy missiles PWN3D AF missiles.
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« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2004, 02:09:54 PM »
Phantom hands down. Crusaider had the speed, but it was nearly obsolete by the early 60's (altho it flew much longer) and had very limited electronics. Mig would be a close 2nd with it's speed and agility overcoming it's electronic shortcomings.
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« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2004, 02:16:55 PM »
MiG's also had poor visibility and severe handling problems at high IAS.
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« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2004, 02:46:26 PM »
Hmmm, how about the Buccaneer, or the Lightning. I'd rate the Mirages up there (esp the Israeli variants).
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« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2004, 03:11:20 PM »
No question : the IAF Shahak










mirage IIIC for you :)
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« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2004, 03:17:15 PM »
f-104 Star Fighter
do the research, you'll find that Ol Kelly from Lockheed knew what the heck he was doing ;)
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« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2004, 12:37:16 AM »
English Electric Lightning.

Mach 2 fighter, 50,000 feet per minute climb rate - still holds several world records for climb to altitude. Simply an amazing plane. Shame you have to go to South Africa to see one fly - the British government still deems it too competitive to allow it to get in the air, apparently.





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