You won't believe it, but one of our former resident loonies,
Douglas Eagleson just poped up over at r.a.m.n with the
following post:

"I am an avocate of adding afterburners to the A-10 for just this
reason. A long duration of coverage is the defensive role.

A five hour rotation is possible for the Warthog upgraded. A radar
targeted front cannon is real cool.

Mach 1.5 is possible even for the odd shape. And this is enough for
coverage air to air fighting. A short evasive is the basic missile
defense.

A basic airframe is perfect for the defensive role fighter."

Just doesn't give up does he, although it is now clear that he is just
provoking argument.

Bob Moore