[A.A. Cunningham]

A-10's. There isn't anything more capable, efficient, and durable as a "Hog".

Perhaps in a low threat environment but they are IR MANPAD magnets and have lousy climb to altitude performance.

[papasmurf]

“they are IR MANPAD magnets and have lousy climb to altitude performance.”

Yes, but, to my knowledge, we’ve only lost 5 in battle to date (four in Desert Storm and one in Iraqi Freedom). That’s pretty amazing when you consider that they built more than 750 of them.