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Air Force backs General Dynamics YF16 for lightweight fighter
The Air Force reportedly selects General Dynamics YF16 as its preferred lightweight fighter, edging Northrop YF17 in a three year contest. Secretary of Defense Schlesinger will decide next week with a potential program worth up to 20 billion dollars and an order for about 650 aircraft. NATO partners Netherlands Belgium Norway Denmark eye the choice, while Navy carrier adaptation and export sales loom as possible follow ons.
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