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On a similar note, I've seen TACTS range replays of an F-15 division
absolutely humbled by a division of F-5E's. If I was enroute to a
multiplane air-to-air fur ball, the F-15 would be my weapon of choice
(until recently anyway). But there are days when the dog walks you.

I imagine Chuck Yeager in a P-51 could wax my ass in an F-22. "It's the
man, not the machine." and "I'd rather be lucky than good any day." Like
John said, I don't think anyone believes that Super Bug to be anything
than Raptor food in an "even" match. But all's fair in love and war, and
that photo will certainly make for some great bragging rights!

Out of curiosity John, would you take the F-15C over the F-14D in a
multiplane furball? With your two-seater vs. solo-seater experience, I'd
be curious to hear your reasons. Cheers,

Excellent question. I'd prefer the F-14 airframe and given the right set of
eyeballs in the rear cockpit, I'd sure like to have that insurance policy (a
good RIO is worth his weight in gold, Hey Joe and Begs come quickly to
mind). OTOH, the F-15 has a much better weapon system in this environment
and notably, is AAMRAAM capable. The F-14 is a faster on egress, not a bad
thing to have when you're winchester and the natives are ****ed.

Almost depends on how I'm flying that day. Fangs through the floorboard?
Better to have that RIO to stop the insanity. Cool calm and collected? The
F-15 and its superior lethality. Given my propensity to get "shot" about 10
seconds after saying "closing for guns" in the F-8 ....

R / John