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To: biff
Jarheads need about 200 A-10

Those won't operate from the mini-carriers, either. A-10s are generally going to need a paved runway, although it doesn't have to be in pristine condition. And if you have that kind of support facilities available, it probably should be an Army, not a Marine, operation.

Of course, on other threads, I've advocated turning the A-10s over to the Army if the AF doesn't want them. The "B"s are to replace the Harriers (which are basically a 50 year old design).

17 posted on 03/14/2016 8:37:19 AM PDT by PAR35
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To: PAR35

The Hogs have a long travel landing gear and could be with slight modification carrier capable with higher nitrogen pressures. The Jarheads also love the down low ground support role and the Navy likes the CAP role. Besides, the AF is not going to let the Army have anything faster than a King Air.

Let the AF and Navy play bomber and let the Jarheads play down in the dirt shootin’ rabbits in the desert.


20 posted on 03/14/2016 8:52:09 AM PDT by biff
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