bfoong- I thought the A and B models were gonna go first. Wern't the Ds gonna
stick around till the Navy JSF comes online? BRBR

The 'D' was essentially an 'A/B' airframe with some whizbangery avionics wise.
It still is an OLD design that is really hard to maintain.

Speaking of the JSF does
the Navy really want it? BRBR

It's gonna need something to replace the 'Bug', which is now an old design.
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer