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There are very fundamental bandwidth problems with drones. (Hence all the interest in both autonomous and follow-the-leader technologies right now.) We are currently using up every drop of commercial and mil satellite bandwidth keeping the drones we currently have in the air & connected. Even with more satellites, RF issues mean there is a limit to how many drones we could maintain at once. And, while persistence of drones is good, they have very limited situational awareness. Finally, these aircraft have better load outs than the biggest drones. The Textron can carry triple the ordinance of a Reaper drone, which is itself several times more than a Predator. | |||
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posting without pants |
Depends on what you are fighting... Technology changes warfare.. In the 80's when we dealt with less AA missiles of the same tech as now, the A 10 was probably king. If AA missles were disabled, the A 10 is probably STILL king... Now, 30 years later, the A10 would be destroyed before even on "BRRRRTTTTT" was tried.... If tech doesnt' keep up, and plane won't be. Does that mean the A 10 airfram or plane has no place??? No... but it needs another plane to knock our all communications, AA capability and Anti aircraft fighters first, then let it do the ground attack job similar to the Apache Helicopter, but quicker to the combat zone. The real mistake IMO, is searching for ONE unit to do the job of many. Let's use the Air to air fighters to win the skies, then use the stealth air to ground planes to destroy the air to grount abilities of the enemy. THen use the air to ground planes and helicopters to decimate any possible advantage for out ground forces. WHy does their have to be "one" plane to rule them all. Unless you are a worthless bean counter.... Strive to live your life so when you wake up in the morning and your feet hit the floor, the devil says "Oh crap, he's up." | |||
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| The Ice Cream Man |
It's about encryption and band width - hence, I think, why the ChiComs are messing with quantum communication so much. Actual quantum communication solves all ills. Get that done, and he who can mass produce the most wins - what we did to the NAZIs, and what the ChiComs would do to us, unlesss DC gets its head out of its ass tut suite | |||
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I voted for the A-29. I also like the idea of having the Air Tractor as another tool in our toolbox though. I say we get both! They all look like they would be a lot of fun to fly. Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love. - 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 | |||
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SIG's 'n Surefires |
Interesting that the contenders are tandem crew: http://aviationintel.com/it-co...-been-the-a-10b-naw/ http://www.aircraftresourcecen...NAW_A-10/walk369.htm "Common sense is wisdom with its sleeves rolled up." -Kyle Farnsworth "Freedom of Speech does not guarantee freedom from consequences." -Mike Rowe "Democracies aren't overthrown, they're given away." -George Lucas | |||
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The Unmanned Writer |
We're already working that out (RF and SATCOM) plus there's the certifiable aircraft (MQ-9B) coming to an airport near you in the near future. Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. "If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers | |||
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The wingman, Major Shannon Vickers, worked for me back in my younger days overseeing the refueling operations at Centennial Aircraft in Battle Creek, MI. I'm glad to see that he is flying A-10's and is a Major in the National Guard. He was responsible, hard working, and an all around good guy. The last I knew he was being prepped for flying C-130's and he was pretty excited about that. I love seeing good people fulfill their dreams. Back then the A-10's were based out of Battle Creek and we all used to drool over them and wish we were the ones in the cockpit. I'm glad this story had a happy ending and it is really cool to see that Shannon made it as a National Guard pilot. Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love. - 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 | |||
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Armed and Gregarious |
I wouldn't read too much into that. Most of these aircraft are based on trainers, that naturally had two seats. Look at the history of the OA-37. While occasionally there would be a two man crew, they were mainly intended to be flown solo, to increase payload. The same would likely be true with these aircraft. ___________________________________________ "He was never hindered by any dogma, except the Constitution." - Ty Ross speaking of his grandfather General Barry Goldwater "War is the remedy that our enemies have chosen, and I say let us give them all they want." - William Tecumseh Sherman | |||
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| The Unmanned Writer |
For those still interested research "algorithmic warfare." That is the direction of the army.  Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. "If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers | |||
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