The Big Truth

I'm open to different designs, but the concept has to be the same, an air superiority fighter capable of striking deep.

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Yes, a carrier based variant.

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Swing wings are a meme these days

Then something like a Su-57 naval variant.

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wasnt that also cancelled?

Not totally, I think.

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Can't cancel what has technically never begun.

There is a reason we stopped using swing wings. maintenance nightmare. the f14 was a hanger queen. Add stealth coatings to that with that big rub point. you are going to have to do way too much maintenance

Now, do we need a large twin-engine carrier-capable fighter? probably. but not with swing wings.

>carrier based variant

What does a fighter jet require in order to be fit for a carrier

It has to be strong enough to survive take off and landing stress which usually means a beefy air frame, landing gear, tail hook, etc.