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re: USAF plans to retire more A-10 Warthogs; “crippling” close air support capabilities

Posted on 3/19/24 at 4:59 pm to
Posted by WestCoastAg
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Posted on 3/19/24 at 4:59 pm to
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Soldiers love the A-10 and the moral boost / effective way they roll in and dominate.
which is ironic since it's been involved in more friendly fire incidents than like any modern aircraft
Posted by Obtuse1
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Posted on 3/19/24 at 6:13 pm to
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which is ironic since it's been involved in more friendly fire incidents than like any modern aircraft


This is one of the reasons I preferred helicopter CAS to A-10 CAS. Hell, I have locked eyes with the front seater in a chopper and directed fire with my hands when coms were iffy.
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