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2011-03-25 Africa North

Libya: French aircraft destroyed a dozen armored vehicles in 3 days

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Posted by Fred 2011-03-25 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 French aircraft destroyed a dozen armored vehicles in 3 days

One A-10 could do that in about five minutes, even from Aviano. Long flight for the pilot (2600 miles round trip at 260mph, another half-hour or so in combat). I really HATE fighting "wars" "on the cheap" - it never is.

Posted by Old Patriot 2011-03-25 13:46|| 2011-03-25 13:46|| Front Page Top

#2 In all fairness, the Gulf Wars were a target rich environment, with armored concentrations not seen since the battle of Kursk, in the open. Libya is far more typical, with enemy armor in small groups, near or in cities, and with lawyers advising on each vehicle destroyed.

Try to imagine how frustrating it would be to have a French JAG nattering at you while trying to do your job, and few higher ups willing to risk their career to authorize your use of force.

Posted by Anonymoose 2011-03-25 16:01|| 2011-03-25 16:01|| Front Page Top

#3 Looks like you may get the chance to find out, new article states A-10 on way? Feeling that Anonymoose is right, may want to add some in-combat time to dial-a-lawyer.

Posted by swksvolFF 2011-03-25 17:45|| 2011-03-25 17:45|| Front Page Top

#4 I heard on the Dennis Miller Show that the French took them down using blanks. heh!

Posted by newc 2011-03-25 22:37|| 2011-03-25 22:37|| Front Page Top

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