Sorry Ernie, just got home from that thing we call work.

Ok, here we go.

1. It was designed to fit a specification issued in the 50's.

2. Did not fly until the 60's.

3. 3 main versions.

4. Only 2 versions were really used .

5. But this aircraft was used by more than a few nations.

Ok, That's whatcha get for a start......

Thanks!
Zip

Northrop F5 Freedom Fighter ?

No sweat, Zip; I know how it is. Well, actually, no; I don't. But I do remember about work... well, not really... But, I do seem to recall I didn't much like it. Now, as to the subject of this question. If it's what I think it is, you're a dog. And I'm not biting. <g> Thanks; Ernie P.

I'm thinking F-4 Phantom or Mig 21 Fishbed

Not either of those wonderful warbirds. But like the Phantom it does sport 2 engines.

so are you saying its not the Northrop F5 freedom fighter?

Interesting the <g> (grin) symbol showed up when I typed it, and now again when I quoted it, but not in the actual post.

Sorry, Zip; but it was supposed to read "<G>" (grin), to show I was kidding. Thanks; Ernie P.

And it still doesn't show up in the post, but does when I quote it. Interesting.... Thanks; Ernie P.

Oops, missed a post,. But yes, it's not the F-5 Freedom fighter.

1. It was designed to fit a specification issued in the 50's.

2. Did not fly until the 60's.

3. 3 main versions.

4. Only 2 versions were really used .

5. But this aircraft was used by more than a few nations.

6. Twin engined.

7. While several were lost due to accidents, and at least one structural failure, only one was downed by hostile fire. (as far as I can tell)

Ok, That's whatcha get for a start......

Thanks!
Zip

F-15

Not the awesome F-15. BUT, like the F-15 this aircraft is still in service.

So...

1. It was designed to fit a specification issued in the 50's.

2. Did not fly until the 60's.

3. 3 main versions.

4. Only 2 versions were really used .

5. But this aircraft was used by more than a few nations.

6. Twin engined.

7. While several were lost due to accidents, and at least one structural failure, only one was downed by hostile fire. (as far as I can tell)

8. This aircraft is still in "front line" service.

Ok, That's whatcha get for a start......

Thanks!
Zip

Su-27

Not the SU-27. But............................................... ..........

Like the SU 27, the aircraft in question isn't from America.
:D

So...

1. It was designed to fit a specification issued in the 50's.

2. Did not fly until the 60's.

3. 3 main versions.

4. Only 2 versions were really used .

5. But this aircraft was used by more than a few nations.

6. Twin engined.

7. While several were lost due to accidents, and at least one structural failure, only one was downed by hostile fire. (as far as I can tell)

8. This aircraft is still in "front line" service.

9. Not a U.S. aircraft.

Ok, That's whatcha get for a start......

Thanks!
Zip

A Mirage maybe?

Not the Mirage, but.............................

Like the Mirage it is named for something that can be shimmering and beautiful, but can also be deadly.

So...

1. It was designed to fit a specification issued in the 50's.

2. Did not fly until the 60's.

3. 3 main versions.

4. Only 2 versions were really used .

5. But this aircraft was used by more than a few nations.

6. Twin engined.

7. While several were lost due to accidents, and at least one structural failure, only one was downed by hostile fire. (as far as I can tell)

8. This aircraft is still in "front line" service.

9. Not a U.S. aircraft.

10.It carries the name of something that can be shimmery and lovely, but can also be deadly.

Ok, That's whatcha get for a start......

Thanks!
Zip

Zip; you do have a way of giving interesting clues. Thanks; Ernie P.

Thanks Ernie! (I think):D

So...

1. It was designed to fit a specification issued in the 50's.

2. Did not fly until the 60's.

3. 3 main versions.

4. Only 2 versions were really used .

5. But this aircraft was used by more than a few nations.

6. Twin engined.

7. While several were lost due to accidents, and at least one structural failure, only one was downed by hostile fire. (as far as I can tell)

8. This aircraft is still in "front line" service.

9. Not a U.S. aircraft.

10.It carries the name of something that can be shimmery and lovely, but can also be deadly.

11. One aspect of it's design shares a name with a tootsie roll product! (Chew on that one !)

Ok, That's whatcha get for a start......

Thanks!
Zip

Too off the wall?🤔

I don't have a clue, at this point anyway. That "Tootsie Roll" clue has me totally scratching my head

Charleston chew,????? Fruit Chew ????? I'm chewing and or stewing on this clue?

ok, a more conventional clue this time.....if I have to, I guess...

1. It was designed to fit a specification issued in the 50's.

2. Did not fly until the 60's.

3. 3 main versions.

4. Only 2 versions were really used .

5. But this aircraft was used by more than a few nations.

6. Twin engined.

7. While several were lost due to accidents, and at least one structural failure, only one was downed by hostile fire. (as far as I can tell)

8. This aircraft is still in "front line" service.

9. Not a U.S. aircraft.

10.It carries the name of something that can be shimmery and lovely, but can also be deadly.

11. One aspect of it's design shares a name with a tootsie roll product! (Chew on that one !)

12. Only 2 nations are still using this aircraft, and one is in the process of replacing it.

13. Which will leave one nation using it, and it is the nation that built them.

Ok, That's whatcha get for a start......

Thanks!
Zip

The AV-8 Harrier? Then again it only has one engine