Not sure what ordinance an A-10 can carry but I could be a nice launch platform, with that said there are better options
As I understand it is pretty robust and relatively easy to work on, engines are less susceptible to FOD so less then ideal runways are good. But burrerrrp is out of the question
Gripen sounds like a good choice
We can still make good use of the A-10 when we finally decide to deal with the Mexican cartels.