During the years immediately following the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe, the air force's requirement was hotly contested by Poland's various aircraft manufacturers, each of which were eager to secure their uncertain future. A total of three rival concepts, ranging from radical to relatively conservative and with varying degrees of international participation.
After the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, the Polish Air Force faced a fierce competition among its aircraft manufacturers. Each company sought to secure their place in the new landscape, leading to three distinct proposals: radical, moderate, and international collaborations.