I have already ranting about the absolutely MORONIC Defense Dept and their intent in retiring the A-10 Warthog……the government will scrap a vital part of the ground soldiers arsenal against the bad guys just to appease some bullsh*t defense contractor…
This airplane has won the admiration and respect of the grunts that actually do the fighting…..and now they want some worthless supersonic piece of crap flown by a “Top Gun” wannabe…..
The A-10 maybe be slow, ugly and it is the grunts best friend in the air……bet not one of the stupid paid agents in the military ever considered what the grunt wanted….NO all that matter was the graft that the “generals” would get to fall in line with the decision to scrape an ICON in close combat operations.
At least, for now, the ‘Hog will return to Iraq to do its part……and it’s part will be flawless.
The A-10 jet will launch airstrikes against the Islamic State – The Washington Post.
I’ve always found the A-10 to be a gorgeous plane.
Me too….especially when needed….
Look where high tech got us in the last few wars against lightly armed insurgents/freedom fighters/whatever you want to call them.
Exactly…..this plane is perfect for what it is being used for…..and the grunts love it…cannot say that about too many other aif force monoliths…..
Reblogged this on muddewater's Blog.
Thanx for the re-blog…..glad to see someone else likes the A-10……chuq
The A-10 also makes financial sense – I read it costs less than half of what the F-15 does per flight hour (with fuel and maintenance, etc.) The F-15 is a fuel hog. I’m sure it is definitely worthwhile to keep it (the A-10).
By the way, possible big story (you may have seen it). ISIS seems to be attacking Kobani from Turkey.
http://www.sfgate.com/world/article/Was-Islamic-State-attack-on-Syrian-town-launched-5924882.php
Thanx I have seen it….I will put it in the SITREP for Monday….
The A-10 fire power makes it the best close combat weapon…..like I said NO one asked the grunt which he would prefer to have watch his back…