Part-Efficient Aircrafts!

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The US Navy needed a new carrier-based strike fighter after the failure of the Tactical Fighter Experimental and the cancellation of the F-111B. They launched the Naval Fighter Experimental (VFX) competition, seeking a twin-engined Mach 2.2+ fighter that could perform air-to-air and close air support operations, seat two people, and carry various missiles and a rotary cannon. Ling-Temco-Vought Aerospace, USA, a defense contractor, received a Request For Proposal (RFP) from NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command) and partnered with Dassault, a French company known for their Mirage G swing-wing fighter prototype. Together, they developed the V-507, which had variable-geometry wings and distinct intakes like the Mirage G. The V-507 was powered by two Pratt & Whitney TF-30-P-412 afterburning turbofans. Although it may not have been the fastest or most maneuverable design, Vought believed their reputation from the F-8 Crusader and A-7 Corsair II would give them an advantage. However, in late 1968, McDonnell Douglas and Grumman were chosen as the final contenders, and Grumman ultimately won the VFX contract for the F-14 Tomcat in 1969.

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