[dis.kevin]

The Navy should have never let the A-6 go. That was the best medium attack all weather aircraft ever produced.

[Poohbah]

The Navy should have never let the A-6 go. That was the best medium attack all weather aircraft ever produced.

The Navy had a choice between procuring the A-6F, and RDT&Eing the A-12. They chose the latter, and drove it straight into the ground.

Also, when the A-12 contractual default judgement is finally charged to the Navy, it will wipe out the entire year's Naval Aviation funding line and then some.

[mad_as_he$$]

Wow love that plane but in today's air environment - yikes. Tough as nails and brought many a crew home shot to hell.