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February 08, 2018, 01:31 AM
Elk Hunter
quote:
Originally posted by JohnnyD: WoW. I can tell you that if you ever heard an A-10 fire, you will never forget it.
Very true! Have heard some of it from Afcrapistan. Impressive does not quite convey the actuality.
And, IIRC, some dunce wants to do away with them. I suspect a lot of special forces type are not on board with that idea. In fact, I know several.
Elk
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February 08, 2018, 01:32 AM
Elk Hunter
quote:
Originally posted by Rightwire:
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Originally posted by gearhounds: Loved the gratuitous second burst...
Clearly the 5 bowling ball sized holes in the car from the first pass weren't sufficient
Always nice to be sure!
Elk
There has never been an occasion where a people gave up their weapons in the interest of peace that didn't end in their massacre. (Louis L'Amour)
"To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical. " -Thomas Jefferson
"America is great because she is good. If America ceases to be good, America will cease to be great." Alexis de Tocqueville
FBHO!!!
The Idaho Elk Hunter
February 08, 2018, 01:37 AM
Elk Hunter
quote:
Originally posted by Fenris: If the Air Force really doesn't want the Warthog anymore, I'm sure the Army would love to give them a second home. Of course, that might require another revisit to Pace-Finletter. 5000 pounds my ass.
Might be bad memory, but I seem to recall that the army said they wanted them, which caused the AF to decide to keep them.
Elk
There has never been an occasion where a people gave up their weapons in the interest of peace that didn't end in their massacre. (Louis L'Amour)
"To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical. " -Thomas Jefferson
"America is great because she is good. If America ceases to be good, America will cease to be great." Alexis de Tocqueville
FBHO!!!
The Idaho Elk Hunter
February 08, 2018, 03:36 AM
arabiancowboy
quote:
Originally posted by Steyn: Serious question: What’s the purpose of the second brust? I mean: it’s not as if ANYONE could have survived the first.
Why don’t you think anyone could survive the first burst?
You’d be surprised what folks can crawl away from. We hit everything twice because years of experience have taught us to hit everything twice. Sometimes thrice!
February 08, 2018, 05:15 AM
mutedblade
Just because it was newly released this week and quite befitting to the thread. I have no affiliation other than as a buyer of awesome shirts.
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February 08, 2018, 05:47 AM
HayesGreener
quote:
Originally posted by snidera:
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Originally posted by Steyn: Serious question: What’s the purpose of the second brust? I mean: it’s not as if ANYONE could have survived the first.
If you're going to use an A-10 to kill an unarmored anything, it's probably worth killing it twice. Not like the pilot can hop out & check to make sure the 1st burst did the job.
It's apparent there was a particular High Value Target in that vehicle. Pilot's orders are to kill the people in the SUV, not just to shoot up his ride. Second pass affirms "target killed with high degree of confidence".
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February 08, 2018, 07:52 AM
Rightwire
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross: Huh, wonder who was in there?
Not sure but his new nickname is "Misty"
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February 08, 2018, 08:18 AM
Dtech
Years ago I watched an A-10 doing mock strafing runs at a Homestead AFB airshow. The maneuverability and precision of its control especially given the low altitude it was performing at was truly awe inspiring!
I can't find it right now, but I read recently online that they are actually going to be investing some money in updating some of the A-10s they were planning to permanently retire so it looks like it still has a useful life ahead of it. Makes perfect sense to me. It is such a great airframe and gun combination that some 21st century updates is all it really needs.
I'm a fan of drones for certain applications and missions, but nothing beats the situational awareness, determination, and adaptability of a person sitting in the pilot seat of one of these or any military aircraft for that matter.
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February 08, 2018, 09:01 AM
Ricardokid11
quote:
Originally posted by Steyn: Serious question: What’s the purpose of the second brust? I mean: it’s not as if ANYONE could have survived the first.
If someone is worth shooting once, they are worth shooting twice!
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February 08, 2018, 09:04 AM
JALLEN
Isn’t it an airborn double tap?
Luckily, I have enough willpower to control the driving ambition that rages within me.
When you had the votes, we did things your way. Now, we have the votes and you will be doing things our way. This lesson in political reality from Lyndon B. Johnson
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February 08, 2018, 09:41 AM
PeteF
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Originally posted by JALLEN: Isn’t it an airborn double tap?
Well, at 70 rounds a second, it's more like a airborne 140 tap.This message has been edited. Last edited by: PeteF,
February 08, 2018, 09:51 AM
Spokane228
quote:
Originally posted by Rightwire:
Not sure but his new nickname is "Misty"
Or Red.
February 08, 2018, 10:00 AM
emac
Thanks for the post!
This is one of my favorite aircraft!!
We had a flyover at one of the penn state games and I walked to the upper deck just to get a better view. It passed over then maneuvered a bit over the tailgating lots before landing. It was amazing to watch the maneuverability and quietness of those planes. Made my day and year to see it in person!!
February 08, 2018, 10:56 AM
Doc H.
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross: Huh, wonder who was in there?
An ex-parrot....
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February 08, 2018, 11:51 AM
muddle_mann
I do "love" how the Air Force is always trying to decommission the warthog. :-\
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February 08, 2018, 12:13 PM
Fenris
quote:
Originally posted by muddle_mann: I do "love" how the Air Force is always trying to decommission the warthog. :-\
The jet boys don't think it is sexy.
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February 08, 2018, 12:37 PM
John Steed
quote:
Originally posted by HayesGreener:
quote:
Originally posted by snidera:
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Originally posted by Steyn: Serious question: What’s the purpose of the second brust? I mean: it’s not as if ANYONE could have survived the first.
If you're going to use an A-10 to kill an unarmored anything, it's probably worth killing it twice. Not like the pilot can hop out & check to make sure the 1st burst did the job.
It's apparent there was a particular High Value Target in that vehicle. Pilot's orders are to kill the people in the SUV, not just to shoot up his ride. Second pass affirms "target killed with high degree of confidence".
If you look closely at the 16+ second mark, you will see flames inside the vehicle.
Not that they shouldn't have fired again. I wouldn't dream of arguing with those guys!
... stirred anti-clockwise.
February 08, 2018, 12:40 PM
Rightwire
quote:
Originally posted by muddle_mann: I do "love" how the Air Force is always trying to decommission the warthog. :-\
US Air Force philosophy: Before War - We don't need old, slow, ugly aircraft for ground support, sleek fast fighters can do that better and quicker
During War - The sleek fast fighters are too quick, not enough time on target, they're here and gone too fast for accurate engagement, none of them will fly low as AAA could take them down. We need an ugly, slow, aerial tank that can loiter and support troops
Recycle conversation & repeat
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February 08, 2018, 01:13 PM
Dtech
The A-10 is the Chuck Norris of aircraft.
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