Hello Ross!

28 Apr 08 12:24, you wrote to Ed Hulett:

 RS> The US Marines have the right idea. VTOL.

Do remember that the Harrier was a British Design.

 RS> As to the Harrier being non-supersonic, BFD.

Getting to the threat area isnt a concern for you?

 RS> In ground-attack mode, supersonic is a disavantage. Even the bomber
 RS> F-15E has to go SUBsonic for it's attack runs.

and how much of the fuel payload is expended for takeoff and landing?

 RS> Just look at the US's best ground-attack aircraft, which should *NOT*
 RS> be phased out. The A-10.

Something you never really worked on.

 RS> Just look at the Army's attack aircraft. The Huey Cobras, and the
 RS> Apaches. Do *THEY* need a runway?

They are in-theatre aircraft, fighters have far greater range.


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