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Old 04-17-2006, 22:39 PM   #13 (permalink)
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The Foxbats excelled at their designed role, they were great interceptors.

They however were not great air to air fighters. Against other fighters they generally were at a disadvantage due to their lack of maneuverability and their maximum g-load rating of 2.2 g's (when fully fueled). The airframe itself had an absolute g-load of 4.5'gs before it would breakup.

But much like the SR-71 they were phenominal aircraft in their day. And definitately could be considered a success by all accounts.
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