The Avro Arrow in the USAF

The F-106 had an internal weapons bay itself (probably the F-102 did as well, but I only checked the -106). As for the other, unless it results in a measurable performance improvement, it's just a neat feature checkbox that means nothing in the real world. Honestly, I don't get the Arrow love around here, but maybe that's because I'm a Texan, not a Canadian...


Avro Canada Arrow - a cancelled Canadian built fighter jet

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I think the RAF is a good possible user. The Arrow could provide a good counterpart to the point defence Lighting, especially in providing the range for long range patrol and interception work over the North Sea.

The twin engined design would also be a help for overwater actions, as well as patrols over the frozen wastes of northern Canada. I could see Japan being a customer, since they'd be doing overwater interception work (the Arrow would be in place of their Phantoms).
 
The twin engined design would also be a help for overwater actions, as well as patrols over the frozen wastes of northern Canada. I could see Japan being a customer, since they'd be doing overwater interception work (the Arrow would be in place of their Phantoms).

I was thinking of Japan as another potential user. Would they have the money for it in the late '60s-early '70s though? Any possible users in the continental NATO countries or maybe the Mideast or Asia?
 
I've read about the F-102s and F-106s being borderline autonomous aircraft with the pilots only needing to take off and land. The GCI did all the rest, even weapons firing.

Pretty much the case with the Arrow, too, but the Arrow was able to out-perform the Delta Dart and two crew members made operating autonomously easier if it was needed.

As for Japan, buying them would be possible, but the Phantoms would still get bought anyways and they, like the USAF, would license-build as many as possible. Replacing the Phantom wouldn't happen, but using the Arrow in place of the Starfighter (which Japan used from 1962 until 1986) is a much better bet. The RAF is another possible user, but the best avenues for export I think are in Asia, as well as perhaps the RAAF. Indian Air Force Arrows, anyone?
 
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