Why are swing-wing fighter jets obsolete?
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At the time, variable geometry wings were a popular solution to the problem of wanting to reduce drag at transonic and supersonic speeds, whilst maintaining lift at low speeds. The trade-off is this moving part is vulnerable to wear and tear or failure, and is not good for stealth.
The modern focus is on stealth/low observability aircraft to protect the crew and increase mission success.
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