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Old 07-29-2007, 14:06 PM   #75 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by MarquezRazor View Post
Although the A-10 is highly specialised in what it does,I would think most of it can be done by the helos to an acceptable level.
Well, helos and fast mover strike fighters. Warthogs do a lot more than kill tanks and armored vehicles. The A-10 kind of fills the in-between roles.

Interesting about the range. I guess underwing fuel tanks would impede survivability, or maybe they simply haven't had the need. Of course, A-10s are capable of in flight refueling, so that could be why they don't need extra fuel capacity.
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