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Old 14th Mar 2011, 12:14
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Most [not all] fighters used in a tactical role have other tasks to perform and are therefore multi-role. Dedicated CAS aircraft a la the A-10 are truly sub-sonic with great manoeuvrability. The Harrier of course was a product of the time to be able to operate sans airfield or avec smallish sea platform.

The F-16 is a multi-role machine and a very good one at that.
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