Arnie M. wrote:
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If I was allowed to say I love those Ugly Warthogs , I probably would
Apparently the enemy was scared shitless when they saw them overhead.
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And rightfully so! The A-10 is like the C-130 it cannot be replaced by a current aircraft in the inventory that can handle the same mission.
It was the only aircraft since the P-51 Mustang that came in On time, under budget, and did everything that was promised.
It can lift its own weight in ordinance, fly with one engine, and half of a wing, Plus the pilot has some protection with a titanium "bathtub" under the cockpit.
The built a cannon and made an aircraft around it.
2 A-10's loitering around can put ordinance on target every 30 seconds.
It is a beautiful thing.