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I guess the problem lies in the merge with the VTOL requirements as well. These aircraft have complete different design requirements.

A more ideal shape would be a delta wing with canards for the ctol/cv. And a two engined aircraft would have fulfilled these roles better, with more range, speed, lower drag and a bigger load, in combination with the diamond delta wing and canards.


Pros:

- Lower development costs

- Higher speed

- Bigger range

- Better replacement towards f-16


Cons:

- higher price a unit

- More maintenance,

- The Americans aren't used to delta configurations.


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