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But that's entirely the point: if they're a long way away, or if there's a half decent SAM threat, you won't be supported by them!!!!!!!!
Regards,
MM
have you mentioned this before or something MM?
But that's entirely the point: if they're a long way away, or if there's a half decent SAM threat, you won't be supported by them!!!!!!!!
Regards,
MM
The resurrection of old by new technology is ongoing. If it is still useable, use it.
The largest and heaviest Mach 2+ supersonic military aircraft ever built was the Tupolov 160. Now in 2020, it is still the largest heaviest combat aircraft, fastest bomber in use, and largest and heaviest variable-sweep wing airplane ever flown. Entering service in 1987 it has been upgraded and 16 remain in service today.
The B53 entered service in the 50’s around 58 remain in service. The Northrop Talon, the worlds first supersonic trainer still remains in service with various air forces today. It is die to be phased out of USAF service when the Red Tail T-7 begins service.
Obviously some may only be used in certain scenarios, but certainly examples abound of old equipment that can still be used.
It seems that both Afghanistan and the Middle East were unanticipated conflicts that were very capably covered by the a-10.Seriously, what niche does the A-10 fill that nothing else can do?
It seems that both Afghanistan and the Middle East were unanticipated conflicts that were very capably covered by the a-10.
It is highly likely that further lower intensity conflicts will be around to be well served by their presence, before we get the peer to peer high level clashes where they would be completely out of the picture.
@jwrwlynch perhaps your concerns, advice, and opinions should be addressed to those responsible for the present decision to modernise and extend the life of the A-10?
The A-10 remaining in service is a prime example of ignorance triumphing over wisdom.It seems that both Afghanistan and the Middle East were unanticipated conflicts that were very capably covered by the a-10.
It is highly likely that further lower intensity conflicts will be around to be well served, more cost effectively, by their presence, before we get the peer to peer high level clashes where they would be completely out of the picture.
Perhaps a view shared by others who have voted to keep it in service?
The last two minutes sums its role up. Why get rid of something that works ( oops- pork barrel politics and buying new unsuitable frames is the answer), B52 in service over 50 years and going strong, this a/c could do the same. Seem to remember the UK having a c/s a/c at one point as well!
ISTR that the F111 killed more tanks, on fewer sorties than the A10 in GW1It seems that both Afghanistan and the Middle East were unanticipated conflicts that were very capably covered by the a-10.
It is highly likely that further lower intensity conflicts will be around to be well served, more cost effectively, by their presence, before we get the peer to peer high level clashes where they would be completely out of the picture.
Perhaps a view shared by others who have voted to keep it in service?
I am certainly not claiming it is essential, I do happen to believe it remains relevant. I have nothing to do with its funding, or the advice that has resulted in its retention. I have merely reported upon the fact that it has been retained and will be upgraded(Please don't keep deflecting and evading with "but politicians on Capitol Hill are military experts and think it's amazing, ask them" if the answers are "no, it doesn't, and there isn't any" - you're here claiming the A-10 is essential, show your evidence as to why that's the case)
Certainly killed more tanks. Right equipment at the right time did indeed work wonders.ISTR that the F111 killed more tanks, on fewer sorties than the A10 in GW1
Epic movie
I do happen to believe it remains relevant. I have nothing to do with its funding, or the advice that has resulted in its retention. I have merely reported upon the fact that it has been retained and will be upgraded
There are a number of the USAF inventory that can...and have provided CAS in the recent conflicts where the A-10’s have been around, and others where they have not. B-52, B-1, F-15, F-16, it is also likely that USMC F-35B’s have recently in Africa. All at much greater cost.
What else does the A-10 do that is unique to that platform?As for your strange fixation about wowing the crowd by firing its guns at airshows, rather unlikely I would imagine.
Does that apply to the Su-25? It's not much faster than an A-10 and the newest of them are festooned with defensive suites, long-range missiles, guided bombs,etc ?The A-10 remaining in service is a prime example of ignorance triumphing over wisdom.