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The initial deployment of the Phantom was a disaster. It wasn't maneuverable enough, and the lack of cannons made it almost useless in the fight. The "future" o
by TsiCClawOfLight 13y ago
The initial deployment of the Phantom was a disaster. It wasn't maneuverable enough, and the lack of cannons made it almost useless in the fight. The "future" of missiles-only combat had to be rethought, and gun pods mounted to make the F-4 useful.
- greedo 13y agoYes, the initial deployment presented tremendous challenges, and Vietnam led directly to a rethinking and a return to air combat's roots. But I was referring to the entire lifespan of the Phantom. It was no Edsel...