[Tallguy]

You’ve just put your finger on one of the problems. The A-10 has legendary loiter capabilities, but it isn’t what they would call a “fast mover”.

[Pontiac]

The A-10 has legendary loiter capabilities, but it isn’t what they would call a “fast mover”.

The A-10 is a great ground attack, ground support aircraft where you control the sky.

If you control the sky the A-10 can destroy just about anything the enemy has on the ground.

The A-10 is also famous for its survivability. It can take a lot of hits and still get the pilot home.

[BwanaNdege]

You’ve just put your finger on one of the problems. The A-10 has legendary loiter capabilities, but it isn’t what they would call a “fast mover”.

"Fast Movers" are not so great at Low & Slow CLOSE air support. Some of our best CAS in Vietnam was from the Korean War era "Spads", the A-1 Skyraider. They were a welcome sight!

https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/2017/12/15/how-the-low-slow-a-1-skyraider-earned-its-place-in-the-hearts-of-us-troops-in-vietnam/

[EQAndyBuzz]

“You’ve just put your finger on one of the problems. The A-10 has legendary loiter capabilities, but it isn’t what they would call a “fast mover”.”

Give me a few A-10’s and a couple of AC-130’s over an active battlefield and I will win every time. Let the F22-35 component keep the sky clear for me.