On Thu, 06 Nov 2014 07:40:31 -0600, Mitchell Holman <noemail@att.net> wrote:
>Charles Lindbergh <spirit@stlouis.invalid> wrote in
>news:9ftm5alias5v7tm9n6k0ll185fhojput1m@4ax.com:
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>> On Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:56:02 -0800, "Bob (not my real pseudonym)"
>> <invalid@invalid.invalid> wrote:
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>>>On Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:58:17 +0000, Charles Lindbergh
>>><spirit@stlouis.invalid> wrote:
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>>>>On Tue, 04 Nov 2014 21:51:33 -0800, "Bob (not my real pseudonym)"
>>>><invalid@invalid.invalid> wrote:
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>>>>>
>>>>>Now, that's putting lipstick on a pig!
>>>>
>>>>I am curious, why do you think the Apache is a "pig"?
>>>
>>>Not intending to be derogatory, but the Apache will never win a beauty
>>>contest. It does, however, look like it means business and nothing
>>>but.
>>>
>>>It was just that (those) fancy Dutch paintjob(s) after seeing all the
>>>"boring" US Army olive drab that surprised me.
>>>
>> I figured that out after I posted the question.
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>> The Apache is ugly, but it is so beautiful in it's utility, somewhat
>> like the A-10.
>>
>> Although, I don't find the A-10 as unattractive as do so many others.
>> In fact, I feel it is so perfect in it's design I would love to see it
>> brought back into manufacture in an updated version.
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> What can an A-10 do that a drone strike
>cannot, with less exposure of a pilot to
>danger?
>
I am unaware of any drone which is fitted with the Gau 8 Avenger. Which weapon
system do you propose as a replacement for the A-10?
The USAF has positioned the F-35 as a replacement for the A-10, obviously, this
is not a drone.
As a retired USMC O-6, I have great respect for drones but it is my opinion CAS
should be flown by manned aircraft, even if the pilots are USAF......
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