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Old 12-11-2014, 16:18   #16
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Originally Posted by Broadsword2004 View Post
Why would they give the F-35 so little ammunition if it is intended to be used for close air support?
I think it was the PR bundling.

The Marines wanted CAS and VTAL
The Navy wanted carrier based
The AF didn't know what they wanted, but it had to be fast & expensive

At least that's what my insider tells me..
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