Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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What could replace Sea Vixen if its development programme failed?

Supermarine, Blackburn and another de Havilland design are possible alternatives in a hypothetical Sea Vixen cancellation.

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Question

What would the Royal Navy do if a prototype crash ended the Sea Vixen programme?

Short answer

Choose another design, potentially from Supermarine, Blackburn or the original manufacturer.

Notes

A failed Sea Vixen programme would leave the Royal Navy looking for another aircraft design. Supermarine is one possible supplier. Blackburn offers another route, while de Havilland could produce a different design. Several alternatives therefore remain possible, without enough detail here to choose a specific replacement.