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Theory I've heard was that it was for counterintelligence purposes, but more in the designation of "Fighter" - the thought being that the Soviets wouldn't be as
by DuskStar 8y ago
Theory I've heard was that it was for counterintelligence purposes, but more in the designation of "Fighter" - the thought being that the Soviets wouldn't be as interested in a new black fighter project as they would have been in a similarly black bomber.
No source for this one either, though.
- jonathankoren 8y agoFunny, I've heard it's because attack planes are the redheaded stepchild of the air force, and so it's purely a marketing move. DOD and AF brass don't want to fund an attack plane when they can spend money and fancy fighters, and all the pilots want to fly fighter jets.