Again, I am no expert.
I suspect stealth is what is required, from the military leadership, to be able to take on the Russians and Chinese particularly.
I also wonder about putting so many expensive eggs into the stealth basket, but it is what it is.
I would prefer we build a fleet of Mach 3 B-70s against the Chinese and Russians, but that isn’t where things seem to be leading.
Stealth isn't a factor in CAS.
The Warthog's role is CAS.
Therefore the Warthog doesn't need stealth.
I also wonder about putting so many expensive eggs into the stealth basket, but it is what it is.
Well, IIUC there's several different branches
of stealth — mechanical, electronic, architecture — so there's plenty of space to explore under the heading of stealth
.
But you're right there should be research and development of alternative technologies to stealth.
I would prefer we build a fleet of Mach 3 B-70s against the Chinese and Russians, but that isnt where things seem to be leading.
I don't know anything about the B70.
RIGHT!!! Love the Valkyrie. Another great mistake by the fools at the Pentagon.