To: Bruce Campbells Chin
What is sad is that the A10 is a 1960’s concept, a 1970’s aeroplane, and the USAF and aerospace manufacturers can’t come up with an effective replacement. .
15 posted on
02/03/2016 11:02:20 AM PST by
Little Ray
(How did I end up in this hand basket, and why is it getting so hot?)
To: Little Ray
19 posted on
02/03/2016 11:06:30 AM PST by
stanne
To: Little Ray
Well, the Browning M2 .50 cal. machine gun is a nearly 100 year old design, and still does its job remarkably well.
If they can't come up with an equally effective replacement for the A-10 - and I don't think the Air Force even wants to do that because they generally don't prioritize close air support -- that would be great.
But until they do come up with that replacement, they need to keep what still works.
To: Little Ray
Why design something new when the A-10 performs its job so well?
27 posted on
02/03/2016 11:08:52 AM PST by
Blood of Tyrants
(Liberals are the Taliban of America, trying to tear down any symbol that they don't like.)
To: Little Ray
It’s not “sad”. Nothing better has been conceived to replace it.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
65 posted on
02/03/2016 12:48:46 PM PST by
laplata
( Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
To: Little Ray
USAF and aerospace manufacturers can’t come up with an effective replacement. Can't??? Bullshit.
Try "aren't allowed to". The politics surrounding defense acquisition are absolutely disgusting.
69 posted on
02/03/2016 12:53:08 PM PST by
NorthMountain
("The time has come", the Walrus said, "to talk of many things")
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