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A Navy buy of STOVL JSFs could "have a major impact on the total cost of the program," Johnson points out. He adds that if only two models need to be developed, "then the JSF program cost may be considerably less." The U.S. Air Force has also said it would consider buying some STOVL JSFs.

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