But, can it still fly with half a wing shot off?
The A-10 also has that armored tub cockpit to protect the pilot from ground fire. Have they excluded that to save on weight?
Newer isn't always better.
And lastly, why would a close air support craft require a 45,000 foot ceiling?
The action is down here, not way the hell up there.
Common sense is rare. Especially in the Pentagon.
