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originally posted by: Grimpachi
a reply to: mbkennel
I agree A-10s would be better against MANPADs or even other attack helicopters. Better but not invulnerable and as far as I am aware there aren't any current theater of operations where we are coming up against either and as Tdawg said the F-35 is slotted for those roles where they would fair better in both scenarios you presented than an A-10.
But keeping the A-10 flying is one of the few times I agree with Congress and not the USAF. They don't like the CAS mission anyways. I say give it back to the Army. The Marines already have theirs.
originally posted by: Grimpachi
a reply to: mbkennel
Sorry but I will have to reiterate that a pair of Apaches could still fill the role for our current theaters of operations in conjunction with f-35s. If things change to where MANPADs become a threat then of course I will change my mind. If the A-10s were given to the Army that would work as well because there is nothing like having support in your direct chain.
I never brought up anything about drones, but I don't think those are a threat in our current theaters of operation either however I could be wrong it has been almost 7 years since I wore a uniform.
I just don't see why anyone would even suggest scrapping the a-10.