[pfflier]

Same deal with the “Lockheed Martin” F-16. It was General Dynamics all the way. We designed and built a great fighter. L-M bought it.

[itsahoot]

Same deal with the “Lockheed Martin” F-16. It was General Dynamics all the way.

I guess you don't remember the General Dynamics had no clue how to fabricate Titanium? Lyndon Johnson, went to court to force shared technology in order for GD to even think about building.