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According to Wikipedia that layout withas more common for the u.s. Navy. than the stereotypical  
4 Phoenix's Two 
2 Sparrow's i 
And to2 Sidewinder's  
Portrayed in Media.
 
Worst yet, there even in cases of tomcats flying Patrols, only carrying only one Phoenix missile.
 
1987 also probably had an impact regarding the creation of the AIM-120.

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According to Wikipedia that layout with more common for the u.s. Navy than the stereotypical 4 Phoenix's Two Sparrow's in to Sidewinders.