As for the F2 itself, it was a bit of a donkey in my opinion. Why it was even bought into service before it was ready and fit for purpose has always been a very sore point - one that still leads to a great deal of scepticism regarding new aircraft being fielded, a specially as it seems to be the norm for the full, promised capability only seems to arrive shortly before end of service.
One might say it re-invented the Gloster Javelin, now there was never quite ready Fighter! Right through its operational service from FAW1 to FAW9R.
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