eyeball wrote:
On Jun 10, 4:20 pm, "William Black"
wrote:

What they don't need right now is large complex jet fighter/bombers that are
designed to fight a major European war.

Until the next war?

Next war - to bomb Peking you either need a very long range (twice
across the Pacific) or launch from a carrier.

Tactical against insurgents does not need the range and stealth. Sea
launch may be needed if there are no near by airports. Short take
off using roads could be useful.

Tactical and stategic bombing are going to need different planes.

Andrew Swallow