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Ever since satellite photos of a miles-long Russian convoy trapped in a traffic jam of its own creation emerged from Ukraine in March, fans of the legendary Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly known as the Warthog, have been aching to see it join the fight.
But now that sending A-10s to Ukraine is finally starting to seem not just possible, but downright feasible, it’s time to temper our BRRRT-based rhetoric with a healthy dose of reality.
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Further Reading:
Original Article: www.sandboxx.us/blog/why-the-...
Dogfighting in the A-10: www.sandboxx.us/blog/believe-...
Why a no-fly zone won't work over Ukraine: www.sandboxx.us/blog/a-comple...
Citations:
A-10 pilots on the challenges in Ukraine: theaviationist.com/2022/03/03...
Rand Corporation CAS assessment: www.rand.org/pubs/research_re...
Yuriy Sak quote with Military.com: www.military.com/daily-news/2...
A-10 vs. T-62 study: apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA085...