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.
Following the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe, the air force's need was fiercely contested by Poland's various aircraft manufacturers, each vying to secure their uncertain future. Three competing concepts emerged, ranging from radical to relatively conservative and with varying degrees of international involvement.