Ever heard about the A-12 Avenger II? 🛸 The McDonnell Douglas / General Dynamics A-12 was a stealth attack aircraft designed for the U.S. Navy in the late 1980s, a futuristic, flying-delta “Dorito” meant to replace the aging A-6 Intruder. Built for carrier operations, it promised radar-evading stealth, precision strike capability, and a large internal weapons bay — all while cruising at high subsonic speeds. So why isn’t it in service? The A-12 program was plagued by delays, rising costs, and t