Originally Posted by
quell
I was at a military Air show last year and the pilot told me that the A-10 is being retired ,the new multi role fighter is replacing a few different aircraft. The pilot told me that they can just bolt on surveillance pods, electronic warfare pods, air to ground, air to air, you name it!
The news made my stomach sink, the A-10 will always be my favorite jet!
The squadron of A-10s operating where I am now would disagree with you. Certain people have tried to kill the A-10 for over a decade. There simply is no aircraft in the works that can do the close air support role as well. None of the green suit guys want the A-10 gone because it saves their lives.