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The question here isn't, how could this be built? Let's assume it was built, operational around 1985, and it operates pretty much as proposed, give or take. Stranger procurement decisions have been made.

Is there any mission for it? America has bases everywhere, and carriers everywhere, already. Or any market for it? You're looking at at least two hundred and fifty million for per unit. I think Israel would be interested in having one, especially if they could make it look like a passenger jet. Just in case they had to pull another Operation Opera.

What about knock on effects on developing the MicroFighter? Stick a proper set of wheels on that thing, extend the wingspan and wing area, and you have a fairly decent version of the Lightweight Day Fighter of Pierre Sprey's dreams.
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