I love the A-10, but my FR handle derives from the 60’s cartoon character. Why screw around with a virtually perfect design unless you can do it better?? Seems to me that they ought to take the responsibility of operating A-10’s away from the Air Force, and give it to the Marines (who CAN fly fixed-wing aircraft, and understand the close-air-support role). Or just can the “rotary-wing-only” rule, and give it to the Army.
Thanks for the correction. Incidentally, I’m unacquainted with the cartoon character. Would you be willing to post a link, or shall I find one?
Marines need carrier capable aircraft.