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    Modernized/Turboprop Skyraider

    No takers, roger. The previous thread about a modern Skyraider mentioned trainable guns in the wings or on centerline. Any opinions on a M230 on each wing, vice 2x 20mm on each wing? I think the ammo variety for the 30mm, the airspeed at which the employment would take place, and the better...
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    Gen. Mark Welsh: Afghanistan Could Create 'Meaningful' Aerospace Industry

    This is humorous. Would they benefit from an air force, yes. Would the benefit from an aircraft industry, doubtful. I figured every American would want them to establish and air force and then buy aircraft from us! That way we both win... BLATE: What you are missing is whatever the secret...
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    Modernized/Turboprop Skyraider

    Well played, yes, I indeed meant radial...an 18 hour workday filled with catastrophic issues led me to a fundamental gaff. Can someone validate/confirm the quote from Wiki I found below: "Most operational losses were due to the tremendous power of the AD. ADs that were "waved-off" during...
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    Modernized/Turboprop Skyraider

    From dream/mythical aircraft to insurance rates...interesting twist. Back to topic--considering the torque associated with the original rotary engine, was there limitations in power application during t/o or slow airspeed that prevented use of full throttle (mil power)? So everyone doesn't...
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    Wild Weasel Loadout

    Probably can only carry a few HARMs and might as well carry as much fuel as possible in order to stick around until some one feels froggy. Things a pilot never wants to pass up: runway behind you, altitude above you, and gas you coulda had. In addition, external fuel tanks are great bc you...
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    Modernized/Turboprop Skyraider

    Well, first of all, conventional landing gear involves a tail wheel (not tricycle gear). Second, no answer on the external Skyraider fuel tank size? Third, I'm impressed we're still stuck on the taildragging gear out of all the things we could debate/talk about with this mythical airplane...
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    Modernized/Turboprop Skyraider

    Agreed, except I wouldn't say I agree with how the AF is currently being ran... Many AF personnel may feel the same way by the number of people requesting volunteer separation. I also wouldn't say leadership direction always has the best knowledge of the way ahead, nor of its need and actual...
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    Modernized/Turboprop Skyraider

    Not a fan of the conventional gear? But they're so beautiful, majestic, and rare these days...much like quality leaders, both in politics and the military--but I digress. Are tail draggers that much less desirable to everyone?
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    Modernized/Turboprop Skyraider

    Maybe I'd get a better response elsewhere, but does anyone know the size of external fuel tanks that were used on the A-1? I have seen a diagram with 275 gallon tanks, but the tanks on some photos look much larger (especially the pictures of the A-1 used as an aerial-refueling tanker)...
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    Modernized/Turboprop Skyraider

    I don't remember if I added this in the past forum, but I think I neglected to add it to this forum because I wanted y'all's opinion prior to showing ya this (even though some of ya may have seen it) Greg Plummer's Model Cars and More If you click on the pictures of the turboprop...
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    Modernized/Turboprop Skyraider

    So I might agree with the Piper, but I think the ability to (re)develop an aircraft that already had augementation for a single seat and a vrew style aircraft is favorable. THe Piper appears to have limited real estate if one wanted to include additional crew members at a later date. Also, if...
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    Modernized/Turboprop Skyraider

    I do love a solid buzzkill, there's nothing I love more in this forum. Only because I think I have arguments to counter. When the day my answers run out, I'm sure I'll be upset. I would argue that A-10s release smart bombs at altitude because of tactics, deconfliction, and (I agree) the...
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    Modernized/Turboprop Skyraider

    Is this thread dead...looks like it's been almost 9 months since I posted last. Well BAM! here it comes again. I think I'm about to write a paper about some COIN/CAS Aviation subjects and may interject the trusty ole A-1 turboprop dream into it for kicks. As for trike gear, I've been...
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    Modernized/Turboprop Skyraider

    Well if anyone has any cool ideas, feel free to post. I have a lot, but i'm sure y'all doing want to hear me ramble. I'm going away on business for a bit, but i should be able to get access periodically. Keep up the brainstorming, i got my friends hooked on this idea, could be an awesome...
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    Modernized/Turboprop Skyraider

    Why not...? Well, i got nothing, that sounds like a very interesting idea. I am not familiar with the Mauler, so I will do some research. Cursory reading shows very interesting promise!! Thanks for the tip!!! I'll check it out and report back...over 10K lbs useful load looks awesome...
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