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Originally Posted by Matt Wiser
Thoughts so far on the RAF's first morning of combat in Texas?
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Where the RAF Phantoms British Rolls Royce engine variants or later variant US supplied F-4-J's?
The British Phantoms had a 30% shorter take-off distance, 20% faster climb to altitude, higher top speed and longer range. It was also more efficient at lower altitudes, and had better acceleration at low speed. Basically they were better at ground attack than the USAF Phantom's and superior WVR fighters.
Also will the RAF Tornado GR1/GR4 be showing up? It was designed from the outset for mission to deliver conventional and nuclear ordnance against Warsaw Pact forces in Eastern Europe. Its variable wing geometry allowed for minimal drag during the low-level dash towards a well-prepared enemy, and its advanced navigation and flight computers reduced the workload of the pilot during low-level flight and eased control of the aircraft. It was the best tactical bomber in the world and could carry an enormous amount of ordinance, and coupled with well drilled RAF low level high speed attack tactics would have torn through any Soviet air defences in the CONUS with ease.