Air sound,
Thrust vectoring etc. it offers massive nose authority, but has a huge effect on pushing the jet forward. It is not the panacea for sustained manoeuvre. I have said this many times here, you can only get so much out of a jet within its physical limitations.
Here's a good read - bear with it until you get to the bit about trust vector. One of the best descriptions in one paragraph I've seen.
How To Win In A Dogfight: Stories From A Pilot Who Flew F-16s And MiGs
Thanks to fonsini for his post:
http://www.pprune.org/military-aviat...6-musings.html