On 2006-03-24, wrote:
Problem was the Speys were heavier and needed larger intakes which
increased drag and air mass flow thus effectively negating any
performance increase from the higher power engines. Upside? They didn't
smoke like the J79s (bad habit)

It also gave them better acceleration and climb, which was useful given
that some of them went to the Navy for carrier service.

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