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From the details you’ve provided sounds like your fictional state is probably making a mistake trying to develop its own fighter. Any pre-existing aircraft industry with a record of developing modern jet aircraft (trainers, etc?). Any pre-existing jet engine industry?If looking to build up such an industry then license production of an existing design with substantial technical assistance from the providing country’ manufacturer would appear to be a far more sensible use of the fictional country’s time and money. The alternative is extremely risky and most likely end in expensive failure.The specification you’ve stated appears to be more focused on an interceptor/ air defender than a tactical fighter-bomber so that would impact the design you’d go for.You’ve mentioned the country’s Bad relationship with France and so-so relationship with the UK but not seeing an indication of its relationship with the Cold War superpowers.Bluntly it is the latter that will largely influence what aircraft can be gone for.For better or worse if the US views you with suspicion and your not on particularly good terms with the French or UK then you’re likely to be stuck with the MIG-21 in this time period.License producing MIG-21s may be your best bet to get to a place where you could realistically design and build your own fighter. However if your cut-off from alternative sources of fighter engines that may prove difficult (as was the case for China)
From the details you’ve provided sounds like your fictional state is probably making a mistake trying to develop its own fighter. Any pre-existing aircraft industry with a record of developing modern jet aircraft (trainers, etc?). Any pre-existing jet engine industry?
If looking to build up such an industry then license production of an existing design with substantial technical assistance from the providing country’ manufacturer would appear to be a far more sensible use of the fictional country’s time and money. The alternative is extremely risky and most likely end in expensive failure.
The specification you’ve stated appears to be more focused on an interceptor/ air defender than a tactical fighter-bomber so that would impact the design you’d go for.
You’ve mentioned the country’s Bad relationship with France and so-so relationship with the UK but not seeing an indication of its relationship with the Cold War superpowers.
Bluntly it is the latter that will largely influence what aircraft can be gone for.
For better or worse if the US views you with suspicion and your not on particularly good terms with the French or UK then you’re likely to be stuck with the MIG-21 in this time period.
License producing MIG-21s may be your best bet to get to a place where you could realistically design and build your own fighter. However if your cut-off from alternative sources of fighter engines that may prove difficult (as was the case for China)
