Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Why Japan would be unlikely to buy the CF-105 Arrow

A strategy-game Japan can operate the Canadian CF-105 Arrow, but real Japanese procurement would more likely demand domestic licensed production.

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Question

Would the Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow have suited Japanese needs in Hearts of Iron: Against All Odds?

Short answer

It can fit the game scenario, but real Japan would more likely seek domestic licensed production than buy a Canadian fighter outright.

Notes

Within the game's altered history, the CF-105 Arrow can suit Japanese needs. Real-world Japan would be unlikely simply to buy a Canadian fighter, however. Even when adopting American aircraft, Japan commonly built its own versions under licence rather than relying only on finished imports. Domestic industrial participation would therefore be more plausible than a direct off-the-shelf Arrow purchase. The strategy-game scenario highlights the real procurement importance of licensed production and national aircraft industry.