hypothetical question
If the F-35B & C both get cancelled, and its too late - and too expensive - to fit the catapults, how much would it cost to switch the ships to STOBAR with ramp launched Typhoon or Gripen variants? Presumably the physical changes of fitting the arrestor cables and emergency barrier to the ship would be relatively minor compared with fitting the catapults ?
Any thoughts on how long the actual development of either aircraft would take?