Was the Spey-engined `toom a hot-rod?
Reading the Wikipedia entry - it seems to suggest that although there was a considerable amount of modification required, the Spey-engined Phantom exceeded the GE-engined US jet in performance in almost all arenas but flight at altitude.
Is that right?
How did those of you who flew it find it?
Did anyone have a chance to fly both the US engined jet - and the Spey engined jet to compare?
I suspect so - given training requirements - which I assume took place in the US before the first jets were delivered?
Would be very interesting to hear some stories...