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Jun 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Navy created TOPGUN after Vietnam dogfight losses
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The Navy’s experience with the F-4 in Vietnam led to creating TOPGUN fighter training.
WHO: U.S. Navy
WHAT: Created TOPGUN fighter training in response to F-4 combat performance in Vietnam
WHEN: Jun 30, 2026 at 6:14 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: F-4 crews suffered losses in Vietnam dogfights that the aircraft was not designed for, prompting the Navy’s answer.
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