The “R&D Projects” are really freaking stupid.
So far we have a twin-tailed F-5, a single seat AH-1, a “stealth fighter” mockup made from cobbled together MiG-17 parts, Hawk SAMs on F-14s and now a hybridized M47/M60 “tank”
All of which look like things created by hillbillies with arc welders, access to surplused, old, military equipment and parts and wayyyyy too much free time.
They have changed their R & D projects. Now, it consists of getting on a jet, flying to just about any European nation, and placing a large order. This is thanks to Barry’s release of frozen assets.
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