From: Ad 

Robert Comer wrote:
> I don't know about B-52 service length, but I've always thought the
> A-10 was an astounding plane.  Able to take punishment, relatively
> cheap, and great at what it does.
>
> I really don't understand why the AF thinks it can replace it with a
> plane designed as a fighter, it just can't be done.  The A-10's
> replacement is going to have to be designed for the job like the A-10
> was.
>

Oh indeed & only the Su-25 can get close.

What makes me especially smile is that coz it was built to withstand 23mm
fire etc...the service life could be long indeed as the damn thing is so
strong that it'll be possibly another 30+ years before anything really
starts cracking.

Adam

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