Ad: This forum contains affiliate links to products on Amazon and eBay. More information in Terms and rules
I'm sure, from a Ukrainian Army point of view, such concentrations of Russian forces makes for a great target and it'll be exploited.Ukraine war: Russia attacks Avdiivka stronghold in eastern Ukraine
Some 2,000 troops are reportedly involved in what is described as the largest-scale attack in the area.www.bbc.com
This comment earlier from Thump "I think Israel's got its hands full right now ... and those F-15s will be striking Iran before too long, I suspect."And what does this have to do with Ukraine???
* the AIM-9M is a permanent fixture on the A-10C, by the way. Regardless of the A-10's mission loadout, a hardpoint on each wing is populated by an AIM-9M for self defence.
And this is related to the ukrainian war cos.. .?This comment earlier from Thump "I think Israel's got its hands full right now ... and those F-15s will be striking Iran before too long, I suspect."
Because the idea of Israeli F-15s on loan to Ukraine had been mooted.And this is related to the ukrainian war cos.. .?
I have been in the A-10C simulator at DM several times - it also has sophisticated gunight which constantly ranges, based on wingspan, for the 30mm gun. The 355th FA Reunion is (was) hosted every three years from 2005 by the Wing. Always during Heritage.And to expand a little on this earlier comment:
This is one of the reasons why the A-10 can be a formidible adversary if attacked by enemy fighters. It has the ability to strike offensively/defensively at an enemy aircraft with it's AIM-9Ms and if pressed further, will bring it's cannon to bear.
The A-10 pilots are trained in BFM (Basic Fighters Maneuvers) like F-16, F-15, F-22 and other types fighter pilots do and they go through an annual refresher course, too.
This comment earlier from Thump "I think Israel's got its hands full right now ... and those F-15s will be striking Iran before too long, I suspect."
That's the trouble with discussing current events. It's very hard to filter out politics.
Because the idea of Israeli F-15s on loan to Ukraine had been mooted.
Up until a week ago Israel was celebrated as a member of the FAAFO Club. Many posts have suggested Israel send military aid to Ukraine.
Suddenly that's taboo.
We've read a lot about the A-10 and its usefulness.And to expand a little on this earlier comment:
This is one of the reasons why the A-10 can be a formidible adversary if attacked by enemy fighters. It has the ability to strike offensively/defensively at an enemy aircraft with it's AIM-9Ms and if pressed further, will bring it's cannon to bear.
The A-10 pilots are trained in BFM (Basic Fighters Maneuvers) like F-16, F-15, F-22 and other types fighter pilots do and they go through an annual refresher course, too.
In a nutshell, no.Are the engines on the A-10 a relatively common model?
I think they are basically the same as on the Challenger 601.In a nutshell, no.
I think they are basically the same as on the Challenger 601.