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To: EveningStar

But does it offer pilot protection and the ability to take punishment and still fly home?


10 posted on 03/15/2015 5:28:41 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (True followers of Christ emulate Christ. True followers of Mohammed emulate Mohammed.)
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To: Blood of Tyrants
Looking at it, I'd say not. Used to be an F-111D crewchief, and was a photographer doing some of the operational testing of the A-10, and especially the GAU-8 gun system.

It's not designed to be as powerful or survivable as the A-10, apparently, just cheaper to operate and replace.

Old Student
WRM, MSgt, USAF(ret.)

70 posted on 03/15/2015 9:40:44 PM PDT by Old Student (Do NOT make me get out the torches and pitchforks...)
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