I assume the F-103 was perhaps a concept plane that may never have even reached the prototype stage, but I would still like to know what was; specification, mission, stage of development at cancellation, etc. Think this would be interesting historical reading.
Was it really McNamara that broke the consecutive numbering tradition by insisting the USAF call the Phantom an F-4, as in the Navy?
Who makes the assignments? What is the criteria to make a new model sub-designation (example, F-4C, F-4D)?
Thanks.
2006-08-20
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