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Wings Over Houston Saturday 2012

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    F4 Phantom, the most popular jet of the Vietnam era. A fuel guzzing but tough fighter plane.
    The F-22's biggest drawback may be the lack of optic or laser targeting, which limits precise ground placement of ordinance. This is a big disadvantage during insurgent warfare which is so prevalent today. The F-22 costs about $20,000 per HOUR to operate, $45K/hour if you include support base and deployment costs. A10's and attack helicopters are better suited for that purpose and with far less monetary risk.
    F8F Bearcat. It arrived too late in WWII to make an impact, but was the fastest of all propeller driven fighters.