Well, when I say T-80, it invokes an image in your mind of a Russian tank, non? And if I say F-14, it invokes an American Fighter, right? It's all about the generalized view, which is why it's a Generic term.
Now, T-80, F-14, whatever, isn't important.
What is is the ability or lack thereof of a VF to shoot itself down in Fighter mode with its own gunpod.
The general consensus is no.
It works for me.