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The best scenario for this is that the XF8U-3 wins the 1957 competition and the Phantom goes by the wayside. From the perspective of Hunter replacements that leaves the F-105 (which without the Phantom may have remained in production for longer), the A6 Intruder (not really ideal) and my personal favourite, the USN VAX programme ultimately resulting in the A-7 Corsair II almost perfectly fits the timeline, it also has the advantage of RR involvement in the TF-41.For something from UK industry the only options seem like the Lightning with some of the proposed A2G configurations (combat pack and recce fits etc) or an evolved Folland Gnat.
The best scenario for this is that the XF8U-3 wins the 1957 competition and the Phantom goes by the wayside. From the perspective of Hunter replacements that leaves the F-105 (which without the Phantom may have remained in production for longer), the A6 Intruder (not really ideal) and my personal favourite, the USN VAX programme ultimately resulting in the A-7 Corsair II almost perfectly fits the timeline, it also has the advantage of RR involvement in the TF-41.
For something from UK industry the only options seem like the Lightning with some of the proposed A2G configurations (combat pack and recce fits etc) or an evolved Folland Gnat.
