To: Sir Napsalot; zot
Thanks for the post. Although I think most of the century series were to combat Russian bombers more than to engage in fighter-on-fighter combat
11 posted on
01/11/2014 8:44:47 AM PST by
GreyFriar
(Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
To: GreyFriar
Although I think most of the century series were to combat Russian bombers more than to engage in fighter-on-fighter combat
That's pretty much correct. None of them were dogfighters. The F-104 was designed and built for straight line speed and climb.
The Buffalo. Actually not a bad aircraft at all, until you added armor, guns and military radios. It was a good performer without the added weight.
To: GreyFriar
Thanks for the ping. The F-104 was a beautiful bird, but treacherous. A friend of mine was killed in it.
82 posted on
01/11/2014 12:51:28 PM PST by
zot
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