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Well, the Navy might have a tighter hold on the Cougars. They kept them in inventory for Reserve Squadrons longer -- particularly the trainers and recce versions. But it'd certainly be something to look at if you're thr Netherlands looking at a actual shooting war tomorrow. Cougars with sidewinders would be a step up.Also struck me while talking about Fords getting replaced that the Skylancer project, perhaps even with a J79 common to the Vig, would probably be a far easier method of getting all-weather, Sparrow-capable, supersonic fighters on deck than developing the heavier, pricier (though more capable) Crusader III.
Well, the Navy might have a tighter hold on the Cougars. They kept them in inventory for Reserve Squadrons longer -- particularly the trainers and recce versions. But it'd certainly be something to look at if you're thr Netherlands looking at a actual shooting war tomorrow. Cougars with sidewinders would be a step up.
Also struck me while talking about Fords getting replaced that the Skylancer project, perhaps even with a J79 common to the Vig, would probably be a far easier method of getting all-weather, Sparrow-capable, supersonic fighters on deck than developing the heavier, pricier (though more capable) Crusader III.
