I am not one to post generally, but read with interest this and other threads.
My thoughts after tours on Lightning, F15, F4 and Tornado F3.
F15 overall best of the lot for weapons and handling, Lightning best for handling and raw performance, F4 good for weapons. F3 best for information.
However; F4 worst for handling, only behaved like a real fighter when almost empty of fuel.
Lightning best 'feel'. Shame about the lack of fuel and weapons, but hey you can't, have everything. We certainly had fun!