Bullfrog

The Bullfrog was a V/STOL conventional fighter (which could be described as roughly analogous to the later Angel Light Strike Fighter).

History
The most notable engagement of this craft was against a pair of Firebirds. The two aerospace fighters simply could not maneuver well enough to get the tiny jet into their sights. Both Firebirds were lost, and since then few aerospace fighters have lacked at least token rear-firing weapons.