I find that “less manoeuvrable” concept slightly strange, TBH.
Yes, if the fighter is barrelling in at multi-knots and faced with a sharp evasive move at 20ft amsl, I could see it going wrong. But surely the fighter isn’t in close formation? It’s a few hundred feet away, overtaking relatively slowly given the target, and pumping metal and largely matching speed? Or is this statement implying ‘target fixation’?
I defer to experts to clarify ... I find it difficult to express myself in this context.