A-4 Skyhawk B/C/F/E/ and H 1964-82
Pros - Really easy to land on a carrier, good endurance, good weps load, Can out turn most AI Jets - after dropping my bombs in WOI last week was quite happy to shoot down the 5 Mig-21s around me with guns(after they had killed my wingmen ), Isreali version has Mavericks.
Cons - Slow, no burner, poor A-A systems, poor bombing system, poor defensive ECM suite, Limited visibilty, Gun Jams (keep bursts short)
Mirage 3CJ (Shahak) 1967-1982
Pros - Fast and has a good amount of power, useful interceptor, has a radar, has heat seeking missiles, look pretty cool
Cons - Poor turning ability, poor fuel capacity(Check this If you engage a Mig-17), poor weps load, radar is naff, hard to fly in A-A, poor cockpit vis, no ECM, poor A-G systems
F-16A 1978-1983
Pros - totally Matchless WVR fighter, Excellent A-G systems, excellent vis, easy to fly, adequate weps load, good defensive suite, look down radar.
Cons - No BVR, too easy - just check six and dont fly into ZSUs