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Assume the Canadian government presses on with the Avrow Arrow and 100 (say 20 prototypes and 80 production aircraft) are built as RCAF interceptors for NORAD roles. Assume as well there is a modest increase in overall Canadian government revenues to pay for the R and D work and the production air craft.

Assume an off the shelf weapons and avionics package is integrated and the historical engine development is continued.

Assume the CF101's / Bomarc's are never purchased, the CF100's (perhaps with the addition of AAM's) are kept in service until the Arrows enter service. The CF104's and CF5's enter service as IOTL.

Assume the Arrow is never sold to anyone else.

Any thoughts about the likely impact of this on Canada ?
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