The F-14 was designed as a dogfighter first (VFAX). Including the Phoenix AWG-9 did not compromise this capability in any meaningful way. Other approaches such as the F-15 would see things differently, but that in no way affects Grummans design decisions. The F-4 was designed as an interceptor, not a dogfighter, but was found to be  the best dogfighter DOD had overall (F-8 had better kill ratio,  but was due for replacement by F-4) during Vietnam   

Hornet Mafia, Article Deletion Nomination

Hell, this term even appears on this Wikipedia discussion page.

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