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WASHINGTON: Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James warned Congress today that its effort to stop the retirement of the A-10 Warthog and other aircraft could hurt the service’s modernization plans.
In a speech before the National Aeronautic Association, James noted the service wants “to transfer and divest some older aircraft in order to free up resources for more pressing needs, but currently, we’re unable to make the necessary adjustments.” That’s because both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees have blocked those plans.
That opposition constitutes “our greatest area of disagreement with Congress,” she said.
originally posted by: Leonidas
The F-35 was set to replace the following:
A-10 Warthog
A-V8 Harrier
F-16
F/A-18 Hornet and Super-Hornet
The concept makes a world of sense. Implementing it has been ... a challenge. The costs are WAY up, promised capability is WAY down...international partners are getting nervous or are cancelling orders.
The F-111 ran into similar problems.
A "Jack-of-all-trades, Ace-of-none" is even worse when the Jack isn't even a Jack...
originally posted by: Thecakeisalie
a reply to: grey580
I'm worried about the the F-35. Apparently it was cannon fodder in simulated dogfights with the much older F-16's or super hornets, I can't remember which one it was.
originally posted by: Thecakeisalie
a reply to: grey580
I'm worried about the the F-35. Apparently it was cannon fodder in simulated dogfights with the much older F-16's or super hornets, I can't remember which one it was.