| A-12 Avenger II | |
|---|---|
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| Artist's impression of the A-12 in flight | |
| Role | All-weather naval stealth bomber[1] |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas and General Dynamics |
| Status | Canceled |
| Primary users | United States Navy United States Marine Corps |
| Number built | 0; mockup only |
The General Dynamics/McDonnell Douglas A-12 Avenger II was a proposed American attack aircraft from General Dynamics and McDonnell Douglas. It was to be an all-weather, carrier-based stealth bomber replacement for the Grumman A-6 Intruder in the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Its Avenger II name was taken from the Grumman TBF Avenger of World War II.
The development of the A-12 was troubled by cost overruns and several delays, causing questions of the program's ability to deliver upon its objectives; these doubts led to the development program's cancellation in 1991. The manner of its cancellation was contested through litigation until a settlement was reached in January 2014.
- ^ Stevenson 2001, p. 35.