[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Except match the performance of the plane it will be replacing, the F-14.

I thought the Hornet's primary role was to replace the A-6 Intruder.

The Hornet will have a tough go of it as an air superiority fighter. Just MHO.

[SMEDLEYBUTLER]

I thought the Hornet's primary role was to replace the A-6 Intruder.

The Intruder was supposed to be replaced by the A-12. The D model Hornet has been a band aid that has failed in that role. The Hornet was designed to replace the A-4, A-7 and F-4.