What if Israel had French made Jet fighter build in Israel how differnt history be

Jason222

Banned
Israel aircraft industry talk about doing this rather having jet fighter build in France. Israel government more faith in French engineering and then in-favor build France then own engineering practice were up task.

USA interest story from 1947 until 1967 the USA try limit arm sales to Middle East. USA just another reason not sell Israel big weapon system it harm Israel economic include rest list reasons.

Part me feel that Israel design own been total independent came Jet fighters might turn USA at all other engine needs other need spare parts. USA very likley along this as well. It made Yom Kipper little worst for Israel since not us American planes which out blue need.
 
If I get what you're saying, then... OTL

Dassault Ouragan (in Israeli service 1955-1975; 75 bought)

Dassault Mirage III (1962-1982; 77 bought)

IAI Nesher (unlicensed copy of Mirage 5; 1972-1981; 61 bought)

IAI Kfir (Nesher with J79 engine; 1975-1996; 212 bought)
 

Jason222

Banned
I saying Israel instead build French design Jet fighter inside Israel rather then having build in France what effect had. How different Israel history be special come to Israel wars.
 
Hmm, well they reverse engineered the Mirage III and have built up a pretty good domestic aircraft manufacturing base since then.
Which makes me wonder why is it that a country like Sweden is so successful in the manufacture of indigenous warplanes like the Draken etc but Israel has never gone down that route to a similar extent? You would think that given their combat experience, relative wealth in the region, technological ability and so on that they could have produced their own indigenous designs of similar quality after the Kfir/Nesher series. Why was the Lavi abandoned?
 
Earlier manufacture within Israel of French jets, say the Ouragon or the Mystere would create the infrastructure and technology base to develop their own designs sooner. They could also possibly develop existing designs further and customise to better suit the Heyl ha Avir's needs. Also, they wouldn't have to worry so much about foreign suppliers letting them down when they need spare parts during a conflict.
 
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