Though computer modeling predicted a close contest, the YF-16 proved significantly quicker going from one maneuver to the next, and was the unanimous choice of those pilots that flew both aircraft.
Selvom computermodeller forudså et tæt løb, viste YF-16 sig at være betydeligt mere manøvredygtig, og var det enstemmige valg af de piloter der fløj flyene.