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A light strike fighter for US Air Force?

Washington, USA - USAF Chief of Staff Norton Schwartz's proposal

US Air Force (USAF) could need a light strike fighter to be used in non conventional missions such as war against terrorism, besides using it as a trainer aircraft, USAF Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz stated. As in late times multirole fighters are preferred to single mission specialized aircraft, the general explained that a general purpose platform to be used as "Light strike fighter"...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1103523
Rome, Italy, 04/27/2009 14:56
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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