It’s not “artificially held back”. This variant is not the same as the later one that has further CAS options. That version has several key changes, like an updated and modernized cockpit amoung other things. So it’s not just a case of slapping some bombs onto this one or “holding it back” in some way.
As we have said, the later version remains a possible future addition.
More important question is why are there 3 italian tt tornadoes now and only a single german one, despite the latter being the biggest operator of them
The F/A-18C early gets better SARH missiles (AIM-7Ps). The F/A-18A only gets AIM-7Ms.
The F/A-18C early would also have a better radar and better engines.
I respectfully request that we can have some more info on this decision. lol
Considering they could’ve added the ASSTA3.1 but instead gave the ASSTA1 ahistorical LJDAMS.
The event one is even more useless since there’s Zero (0) functionality for the Kormorans.