Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Earlier British jets and restrictions on technology export

Earlier British jet development is expected to remain closely guarded, with the proposed hybrid interceptor arrangement also doubted.

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Question

Would early RAF and Fleet Air Arm interceptors use hybrid jet-and-rocket power, and would Britain export the technology?

Short answer

The proposed hybrid arrangement is doubted, and Britain is expected to withhold the technology from export.

Notes

Early RAF and Fleet Air Arm interceptors are not expected to adopt the proposed hybrid jet-and-rocket arrangement in this counterfactual. Britain is also expected to keep the technology from export during the period. The Secret Horsepower Race is recommended for the context behind that judgment.