A+ all the way baby, hehe, now that I've actually flown it. Big F little a is what they say but this whole topic seems kinda silly for a Marine to discuss. I don't know, when was the last air to air kill by a Marine? Korea? unless you count that one in Vietnam but that guy ran out of gas. We, including the navy guys, would be better off discussing the Hornet as a bombing platform, where it's unsurpassed, 'cause that's all you'll ever do. Don't get me wrong, be the best you can be air to air but that's more for bragging rights in the club these days. Hope it changes.