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Old 28th Sep 2005, 20:31
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ORAC
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Simplistic answer,

1. Jack of all trades, master of none. In the present environment a platform has to show it equals the ability of other dedicated platforms, else it stays on the deck not being used.

2. Range, payload and PGW ability dominate.

3. No one has the billions to replace a platform halfway through the planned life just because the threat has changed. Modify and muddle through.
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