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From: tek@CS.UCLA.EDU (Ted Kim (ATW))
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Subject: Re: US Advanced Tactical Program...
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Date: 23 May 89 04:32:03 GMT
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From: tek@CS.UCLA.EDU (Ted Kim (ATW))

I think the A-12 being referred to here is the so called "Advanced
Tactical Aircraft". According to official USN statements, it is the
A-6 replacement and hence a heavy carrier attack plane. It will be
built by McDonnell Douglas and General Dynamics. It will use a
derivative of the General Electric F404 engine. 

According to USNI Proceedings, unofficial sources claim the the
following: The engine designation is F404-F5D2. Development aircraft
are under construction. Production will commence in 1990. Its avionics
package may not be ready in time. So the first few planes might use
the avionics package from the cancelled A-6F. The plane might use the
Advanced Interdiction Weapon System now under development.

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