Originally Posted by
KenV
True enough. But on the other hand no other aircraft, even aircraft that started out as USN aircraft like the A-1, F-4, and A-7 were "joint" by this definition. The USAF version of those USN aircraft could not land on a carrier either. Although technically, the B would be joint by this definition as it can land on a carrier. So while I agree with your point, I'm having trouble seeing its utility. Help me out here shipmate.
If it's going to actually be Joint, then it has to be able to land on a cv and an airfield. Hence: don't build the A. (And for air superiority, build more F-22's FFS).