Further research shows that the total (USAF + USN) MIG kill ration was 4:1.
Probably due to the fact that the F-8s were phased out midway through the
conflict.

"Guy Alcala" wrote in message
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John Randolph wrote:

Actually, the F-4 had a higher kill ratio.

Er, no. F-8, 6:1 (18:3). Navy F-4, 5.42:1 (38:7), mainly due to the
1972-73
sprint by Top Gun trained crews. Of course, these are our numbers, and
probably
include some overclaims as well as leave out some losses to MiGs that were
attributed to other threats or unknown causes.

Guy