In joint USAF-Luftwaffe exercises, the MiG-29 that the Luftwaffe fielded defeated the F-16 in close combat almost every time using its highly practical IRST sensor and helmet mounted display, together with the Vympel R-73 (NATO: AA-11 'Archer') missiles
The Federation of American Scientists claims the MiG-29 is superior to the F-15 and other US fighters in short aerial engagements because of the Helmet Mounted Weapons Sight (HMS) and better maneuverability. This has been proven when MiG-29s of the German Luftwaffe participated in joint DACT exercises with U.S. fighters. German pilots constantly won close-in dogfights. The HMS was a great part of the success, allowing the Germans to achieve a lock on any target the pilot could see within the missile field of view, including those almost 45 degrees off boresight.In contrast, the U.S. aircraft were only able to lock onto targets in a narrow window directly in front of the aircrafts nose. It was not until late 2003 that the USAF and US Navy achieved Initial Operational Capability of the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System.
And more over why go for all the same fighter that your neighbor have?
German are not like american or poms- who are made fighters. These buggers are born fighters. this small air force they have can bugger scare Americans or Russians or anybody we all know what these buggers are made of and deadly combination of smart brain with will of lion!
But hey they have sold all these fighters to polish air force.