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To: null and void
Maybe a high wing version for really rough strips?

The A-10's low wing is to allow for landings with collapsed main landing gears. Notice they're in wing pods and the tires are exposed. The wing also somewhat shields the engines from ground fire at certain angles while the A-10 approaches.

55 posted on 08/13/2019 5:50:17 PM PDT by OA5599
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To: OA5599

And the twin rudders and elevator prevent a ground based IR lock onto the engines.

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56 posted on 08/13/2019 5:54:28 PM PDT by null and void (Heaven has an impenetrable wall, and a welcoming gate for those qualified, Hell is wide open.)
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