To: Purdue77
There is only one way to know these tings. They have to fight.
There are plenty of examples of “inferior” aircraft that would win in actual combat against the “superior” foes. Tactics are more important. Wildcat vs Zero is an example. Years a go when F-4s were still in reserve they would regularly defeat young F-16 guys. Tactics tactics tactics and training training training and experience experience experience.
20 posted on
07/01/2016 8:10:39 AM PDT by
Seruzawa
(All those memories will be lost, like tears in rain.)
To: Seruzawa
I have a special place in my heart for F4F Wildcats. And P40s.
21 posted on
07/01/2016 8:17:49 AM PDT by
Ketill Frostbeard
("At every doorway, one should look 'round. And fare not one pace from thy weapons." ~ODIN~)
To: Seruzawa
said,
"Years a go when F-4s were still in reserve they would regularly defeat young F-16 guys"
You're talking about the F-4 phantom not the wildcat right?
23 posted on
07/01/2016 8:33:27 AM PDT by
Steve Van Doorn
(*in my best Eric Cartman voice* 'I love you, guys')
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