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I don't. It wasn't designed as a CAS/Ground Attack aircraft, but rather as a fighter. I'm talking about a purpose build aircraft like the Hs129 or A10, rather than a fighter shoe horned in to the role. Also the 'Sturmvogel' was a failure in that role AFAIK.I believe the Me 262 A-3a fits that bill nicely.
Possible but why? Even today with mature jet engine technology many think prop aircraft work better for CAS. If anything 1945 Germany would field a Junkers turboprop for this mission.
Why, when they had the Fw190 (radial engined and armored to survive ground fire) or the Ju87G-1 for anti-armor (and other targets of opportunity) and of course, the Hs129 "flying infantryman" that could do the job and were already proven performers.Could the Luftwaffe have had a jet powered CAS/Ground Attack aircraft in 1944-45 similar to the A10? Of couse I don't think the Germans would have had a chain gun with AP rounds nor would the aircraft have the same capabilities, but it could have had rockets (Panzerblitz), autocannons, etc. I suppose it would be a jet powered Hs129. Would it have been possible and would it have made a difference for German forces in the East?
Well then, you got yourself a dilemma. I can't think of any other A/C to fit the roll. But I would equate the A-10 to the Ju 87 G-1 "Kanonenvogel".I don't. It wasn't designed as a CAS/Ground Attack aircraft, but rather as a fighter. I'm talking about a purpose build aircraft like the Hs129 or A10, rather than a fighter shoe horned in to the role. Also the 'Sturmvogel' was a failure in that role AFAIK.
I wouldn't.
During WWII a pair of inexpensive 1,200hp radial engines will work just fine for this type aircraft.