Well said Jagmate and raymond. The chance encounter of two different jets of whatever type can rarely determine the jets capabilities but more like who saw who first and with what, either the mk 1 eyeball or a sensor of some description. Even in a planned evolution at the merge the eventual winner will not always be down to the capabilities of the aircraft type.
I have seen hud footage of a Mig 29 being gunned by a Sea Harrier having already soaked up 2 sidewinders !! In a planned and briefed engagement. Is that an example of a superior visual fighter? I think not, just one with more SA at the merge.
People with a little knowledge are a dangerous thing, well maybe not dangerous, just make themselves out to look like t#@ts in an arena populated by experts !!
