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My point was, they rejected the YF-17, and the USAF variant of the F-18 that
Northrop proposed, the F-18L. Now, they may still may buy a version, more than 30 years later. Those other aircraft mentioned, were designed for the Navy, not the USAF. So, the pill wasn't as hard to swallow. Ron "Wayne Paul" wrote in message ... "Herman" wrote in message b.home.nl... "Ron Monroe" schreef in bericht ... Like was said, the YF-16 won the competition. There were several reasons for this, not all technical. and some people are sensitive to comments, so... SNIP to save space Now, there is talk that the USAF may actually buy an F-18 variant, the EA-18G Growler. That would be a little ironic. Ron It's been done before. F- Phantom, A-7 Corsair II and in Great Britain the Buccaneer. As they are fond of saying in Britain: "Fly Navy" Regards, Herman You can add the A-1 Skyraider to that list. Wayne http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder |
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