02-22-2020, 06:29
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don't buy any just take over the A-10 platforms in the inventory 
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02-22-2020, 13:38
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There was a version of the OV 10 tested some years ago that had a 25mm chain gun mounted in a universal turret under the belly. In this configuration, it could orbit much like an AC130. That is bad ass.
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02-22-2020, 16:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sinjefe
There was a version of the OV 10 tested some years ago that had a 25mm chain gun mounted in a universal turret under the belly. In this configuration, it could orbit much like an AC130. That is bad ass.
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Yes. I watched a recent documentary on the revival of the OV-10 and it was convincing. We had 2 in Beirut. Plus you can get a few jumpers in it.
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02-22-2020, 21:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sinjefe
There was a version of the OV 10 tested some years ago that had a 25mm chain gun mounted in a universal turret under the belly. In this configuration, it could orbit much like an AC130. That is bad ass.
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That's like 16x the number of rounds on an F-35.
Disclaimer: I am an admitted curmudgeon Spad/OV-10/A-10/black coffee kinda guy.
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02-22-2020, 22:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sinjefe
There was a version of the OV 10 tested some years ago that had a 25mm chain gun mounted in a universal turret under the belly. In this configuration, it could orbit much like an AC130. That is bad ass.
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https://m.*******.com/watch?v=lfC3ChIjCcQ Right after the 7 minute mark...
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02-23-2020, 17:22
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5 jumpers? We were told 3. Even more impressive.
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08-03-2022, 07:54
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And the winner is...
Modified Crop Duster Chosen For Special Ops Armed Overwatch Mission
The AT-802U Sky Warden is Special Operations Command’s pick for its new precision strike and armed surveillance aircraft.
BY
THOMAS NEWDICK
AUG 2, 2022 4:16 PM
...Developed by L3 Harries in collaboration with Air Tractor, best known for agricultural and firefighting aircraft, the AT-802U was only unveiled in May 2021. It was one of five competing designs that were in the running for the Armed Overwatch program. The other contenders were the Leidos Inc. Bronco II, MAG Aerospace MC-208 Guardian, Sierra Nevada Corporation’s MC-145B Wily Coyote, and the Textron Aviation Defense AT-6E Wolverine....
I hought that a twin engine with some limited cargo capability andassociated mission flexibility would get the nod.
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/modified-crop-duster-chosen-for-special-ops-armed-overwatch-mission
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08-03-2022, 13:34
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So this is SOCOMs reaction to the Airforce's hate for CAS, yes?
i.e. the Airforce is going to walk away from CAS eventually, may as well solve that problem sooner rather than later?
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08-04-2022, 08:58
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I saw this coming years ago, when the likes of Jimmy Stewart and Clark Gable "enlisted" in the airforce, it was a case for selective PR. A pre-Top-Gun for elites to show patriotism but not get their hands dirty with Grunt support.
We never should have let the airforce truck drivers split off. 99% of their mission is to deliver chow, ammo, and CAS support to grunts, with the other 1% to make movies.. This applies to both Navy and Airforce.
The USMC made the correct choice by keeping their CAS support and letting the Navy deliver the chow..
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08-04-2022, 16:01
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It's Ag-Tractor city in the skies right now in the central portion of our state. They should get some of those drivers a gig as a/c transition advisers. Them guys manage their performance envelope like nobody's bidness.
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