Well, that's not true and has never been true. While it's cannon was developed to destroy main battle tanks, armor developed put a stop to that. But missile development also advanced. And the cannon is still highly effective on all other targets.
It's primary role has always been support and suppression. A role it still does today. The only competitor is the Apache, which doesn't have the range, speed, nor endurance of the A10. No known aircraft can take the abuse the A10 can.
Well, that's not true and has never been true. While it's cannon was developed to destroy main battle tanks, armor developed put a stop to that. But missile development also advanced. And the cannon is still highly effective on all other targets.
It's primary role has always been support and suppression. A role it still does today. The only competitor is the Apache, which doesn't have the range, speed, nor endurance of the A10. No known aircraft can take the abuse the A10 can.
Eagles are pretty durable, both have successfully RTB'd on one wing.
Eagles are pretty durable, both have successfully RTB'd on one wing.
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