They used the J-79 Engine with AfterBurner, I was told, when I was Sta. in Oceana Viurgina. ( Largest Naval Air Base on the East Coast. It was told the F4- Phantom, and the Airforce fastest Plane took, off same time. I forget where too, but the Phantom got their, turned around, and passed the Airforces fastest going the other way, half way. It was also said It could Take off, get Airborne, and climb stright up with AfterBurner. ( How high I dont know ) Yes, they said that with enough Engine, even a Brick could Fly. -- How ever it's Glide Capabilities tend to be Lacking.
My Squad, had the F8U - Crusader. It was called the Mig killer, but none the less, the Phantom beat it out.
You bring back memories Kiz.
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