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2015-06-14 Home Front: Politix

If USAF drops A-10, Boeing will upgrade and export them

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Posted by OldSpook 2015-06-14 15:21|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 Think about it - replace the engines with better performing lower maint ones, replace the targeting system with better performing lower main ones, and you have a zero-time airframe with all that - what's not to like, other than the fact its not glamorous and not big budget for the fighter mafia and their pet congresscritters. And who cares about the fighter mafia - they should face the facts - they are going to be replaced for the most part by automated systems in the next 20 years.

Posted by OldSpook 2015-06-14 15:48|| 2015-06-14 15:48|| Front Page Top

#2 ...You have to feel some pity for the idiot officers in the USAF's section of the E-ring - when they spend so much time finding proof that we can't afford the Hog, only to be helpfully presented with just as much (if not more) evidence that we can.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2015-06-14 17:40|| 2015-06-14 17:40|| Front Page Top

#3 Yes, and say a thank you to the Boeing executive, who pointed the information out to the press. He is probably in hot water with the Air Force brass right now. His Vice-President will be pissed too.

Posted by rammer 2015-06-14 19:26|| 2015-06-14 19:26|| Front Page Top

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