It would be cheaper and easier to get more SU-25s which are the Russian equivalent of the A-10.
“It would be cheaper and easier to get more SU-25s which are the Russian equivalent of the A-10.”
That’s true. Except, the USAF does not have any SU-25’s lying around but they do have a plane they’d really like to get rid of. Also, if there were any SU-25’s in play I’d think Ukraine would be on it in a heartbeat. But, like the kid with a rich uncle, the Ukrainians will hoover up anything Sam is willing to let go of.