Allied X-Crafts - Page 4

**Ashrunner** · #31 04-30-2008, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by willygoat

I've got no qualms about that comment, but man, is that thing UGLY. Looks like a mutant shark or something. Maybe they were going for the intimidating look along with increased flight performance.:p

And the F-4 was Double Ugly. 8v)

John...won't raise any hackles with me, but I worked for a few wing commanders that wouldn't argue the merits of the Phantom...they'd just make a low, high-speed pass over your house, kick in the AB and point the nose straight up.

Then they might come back and ask if you had any questions.

**John Bowden** · #32 04-30-2008, 06:24 AM

You know me Ash............. I've got nothing against the Phantom........but I LOVE to stir the pot.:D

Some reasons the Phantom won out over the Super Crusader was it (The Pantom)had an extra crewman........ Navy wanted 2 on board........... It had two engines........... Navy wanted 2 on board........... and it DIDN'T have a gun.........later the Navy WAS wanting 2 on board!

Oh........ they also wanted a plane that smoked.....:p

john