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To: Mariner
For many CAS missions, as I mentioned before, a bomber would have to loiter 24/7 to be in position. This is possible during a major offensive. But this is not out typical ground mission. That is why multiple airframes are required. And no, the F-35, as wondrous as it may be, will not fill all the other roles required to provide CAS.

Do you know that the King Air is one of the most effective airframes to locate the enemy? Did you even know we use King Airs in the AOR?

37 posted on 12/22/2016 12:27:06 PM PST by D Rider
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To: D Rider

At 50,000 feet could you not put several platforms over the battle space, with 12 hour loiter times, and cover it all?

Or, is the over riding concern being let down due to lack of commitment to CAS and those platforms being otherwise directed?

If that is the logic, I have a new understanding.

The A-10 has one use and one mission. It’s always available to do that.


49 posted on 12/22/2016 1:21:53 PM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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