[GreyFriar]

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

[98ZJ USMC]

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.

[zot]

Thanks for the ping. The F-104 was a beautiful bird, but treacherous. A friend of mine was killed in it.