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A-10 Warthog Retirement Delayed for Six Years
KGUN9 ^
| February 2, 2016
| KGUN9
Posted on 02/03/2016 10:51:53 AM PST by DogByte6RER
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To: DogByte6RER
Excellent news. Build more.
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posted on
02/03/2016 10:53:36 AM PST
by
laplata
( Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
To: DogByte6RER
It is absolutely hilarious how the Air Force has tried to kill that thing off for decades now, going all the way back to the 90's. And every time they do, something will happen where it will prove it's incredible worth in CAS, and so they can't.
It is a beautiful thing to see one of those on station if you're in the...feces.
To: DogByte6RER
why on earth would Obama want to retuire the single most useful plane against the muslim slime?
Oh wait...
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posted on
02/03/2016 10:55:23 AM PST
by
Mr. K
(Maybe people are poor BECAUSE they vote democrat.)
To: DogByte6RER
Happy BBRRRRRRRTTTT-day, A-10!
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posted on
02/03/2016 10:56:47 AM PST
by
Lazamataz
(I'm an Islamophobe??? Well, good. When it comes to Islam, there's plenty to Phobe about.)
To: Bruce Campbells Chin
The A-10 should transfer to the Army.
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posted on
02/03/2016 10:56:56 AM PST
by
laplata
( Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
To: Bruce Campbells Chin
K now why they want to kill this off and it shows how corrupt our Military Industrial Complex has become where a proven war platform is killed off (or attempted) because its not a money maker like a high priced exotic jet is.
The assembly line should never have been shut down.
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posted on
02/03/2016 10:57:38 AM PST
by
Trumpinator
("Are you Batman?" the boy asked. "I am Batman," Trump said.)
To: laplata
TOP NOYCH NEW!!!
Now a whole 8th AirForce needs to built with them the only type of plane in the new 8thAF..
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posted on
02/03/2016 10:57:57 AM PST
by
SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: Bruce Campbells Chin
The A10 is basically a huge machine-gun/cannon that they built an airplane around.
I saw one at an air show in Tucson- it was an amazing sight.
They just seem to hover like an insect and spit death.
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posted on
02/03/2016 10:57:57 AM PST
by
Mr. K
(Maybe people are poor BECAUSE they vote democrat.)
To: Mr. K
Even a lot of military folks despise the A-10 because “it’s old”.
Really, does it matter how old the design is if it’s the best design for the particular purpose?
Do hammers need re-designed?
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posted on
02/03/2016 10:58:31 AM PST
by
MrB
(The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter admits whom he's working for)
To: laplata
The air force would rather keep it then let the Army have a fixed wing.
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posted on
02/03/2016 10:58:44 AM PST
by
driftdiver
(I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
To: DogByte6RER
Good! The A10 is the best ground support aircraft ever designed.
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posted on
02/03/2016 10:58:58 AM PST
by
Flick Lives
(One should not attend even the end of the world without a good breakfast. -- Heinlein)
To: Mr. K
"...good news for the local economy but bad news for ISIS..." As if if our superior firepower has anything to do with it. We could have a million A-10s, but they are worthless with out a CINC willing to use them!
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posted on
02/03/2016 10:59:03 AM PST
by
T-Bone Texan
(The economic collapse is imminent. Buy staple food and OTC meds now, before prices skyrocket.)
To: Bruce Campbells Chin
Further proof that the A-10 is a tough bird to shoot down.
To: Bruce Campbells Chin
What is sad is that the A10 is a 1960’s concept, a 1970’s aeroplane, and the USAF and aerospace manufacturers can’t come up with an effective replacement. .
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posted on
02/03/2016 11:02:20 AM PST
by
Little Ray
(How did I end up in this hand basket, and why is it getting so hot?)
To: Mr. K
It’s not Obama so much as it is the Air Force generals who have long lusted after the latest sexy, stealthy, go-fast, trillion dollar boondoggle.
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posted on
02/03/2016 11:05:35 AM PST
by
Blood of Tyrants
(Liberals are the Taliban of America, trying to tear down any symbol that they don't like.)
To: Bruce Campbells Chin
The AF tried to keep it from having ever been built in the first place.
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posted on
02/03/2016 11:06:16 AM PST
by
Rashputin
(Jesus Christ doesn't evacuate His troops, He leads them to victory !!)
To: laplata
And the Marines. Transfer them where they will be appreciated.
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posted on
02/03/2016 11:06:28 AM PST
by
Blood of Tyrants
(Liberals are the Taliban of America, trying to tear down any symbol that they don't like.)
To: Little Ray
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posted on
02/03/2016 11:06:30 AM PST
by
stanne
To: Little Ray
Well, the Browning M2 .50 cal. machine gun is a nearly 100 year old design, and still does its job remarkably well.
If they can't come up with an equally effective replacement for the A-10 - and I don't think the Air Force even wants to do that because they generally don't prioritize close air support -- that would be great.
But until they do come up with that replacement, they need to keep what still works.
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