Originally Posted by
Chiefttp
While the US pilots at Tonopah had respect for the straight acceleration of the MiG-23, I hardly think it “Struck Fear” Into them. After all our (USAF) record against the MiG-23 is one-sided….
The fear was being required to fly the MiG 23. The only thing US fighter crews feared about engaging the 23 was that it would get away before you could kill it. Top speed down low was very impressive. Everything else equally unmpressive.