Andrew C. Toppan wrote:

On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 07:47:54 GMT, Tiger
wrote:

Since The Air Force detests the thing so much, why not give to some CAS
pros in Marine air. It seems like their kinda hardware.


Just how would the Marines operate A-10s from carriers or LHDs?

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Well I know the thing is a Land based bird. .. But the Marines are
operating far in shore as of late. I don't see many ops being flown from
off shore in Afgainstian or Iraq. They would operate from forward land
bases ala Korea & Vietnam ops. The lack of sea legs is a minus I'll
grant you. But on the plus side whats better for CAS a Hornet or a
A10???? ( harriers are a different kettle of fish)


MIssed r.a.m.n for the last few months. Glad to see things are thought
provoking as usual. ;-)