We have an event about to start right now where a unique version of the Meteor can be obtained (FR.9), and yet some are still complain about it being “copy / paste”. So sadly we cannot please everyone in that area unfortunately.
In the case of Israel, they have very few early aircraft that can be added. So we are careful and mindful about what can be used and where. So that nothing too significant is taken away from the main tree, whilst also finding ways (such as events) to deploy some of the alternative variants of vehicles they may have, that otherwise wouldn’t provide anything new to the tree if it were added for research.
Britain as it stands has 6 Meteor variants currently already. Which is more variants than most aircraft series typically. So at the current moment, there isn’t a need for more (both from gap filling and “variety” perspectives) in the British tree. It’s more beneficial for Israel to have two unique versions for now.
That’s not to rule them out ever coming to the British tree. Just they are certainly not planned anytime soon.
Well it had a DEFA 30mm gun, and unlike the EAP it didn’t go on to become a fully armed fighter so it makes more sense to add it than the EAP
I’d add, the Lavi is more unique to Israel than the EAP is to its nations, mostly for the reason above
This wasn’t all UK NF Meteors, but a single modified test airframe with the equipment needed. It’s also in question if it even had cannons.
So it would more be a one off novelty than a practical plane.
We already have a better Fireflash carrier in the Swift F.7 in game. As already mentioned, we haven’t ruled out a UK NF Meteor entirely, it’s just not in any immediate plans or of any priority.
