It's gone: production line, tooling, factory, records.
This is all that's left
Posted on 02/03/2016 10:51:53 AM PST by DogByte6RER
That is good news!
Just ‘cause I think we could build something better, doesn’t mean I think we absolutely need to, if we have reliable airframes.
I stand corrected, thanks.
I think you have a good idea but not for the A-10. Other platforms already have your idea.
Check out Cluster Bombs dropped from a B-52 or other bomber.
Heck, the Colt M1911 is still in use as a sidearm, and it’s over one hundred years old.
My idea is that the plane should be able to quickly engage multiple targets with small PGM bomblets; you get it on the right course, program the bomblets (laser designation, GPS, whatever), cut ‘em loose, and hit multiple targets. The plane would only designate for some of its attacks. Ground troops could provide guidance for others.
You can also have different types of bomblets - HE, HEAT, incendiary, thermobaric, etc., for different targets.
I like that a lot. Good thinking.
I nominate you for Sec of Defense.
It's gone: production line, tooling, factory, records.
This is all that's left
Active Duty ping.
They don't have to, but if you are being stealthy, they can glide for quite a while.
They didn't always shut them off or silence them but that was the only times I was able to see them as they fired on the range.
There is no mistaking that sound when they use the main gun.
I was on my duece and a half out near the range.
The F15's would keep their distance, but the A-10's were right there close to the ground.
It was awesome.
Trust me, they're never shutting off the engines in flight. Too risky.
Those turbofans are pretty quiet though compared to what you'll find in F-15s, etc.
The A-10 actually has a feature in its engines separate from the same engine installed on the S-3 to help keep it lit when it sucks in exhaust gases from the gun.
Well that is the trick isn’t it?...the difference between Naval pilots and everyone else. ;~)
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