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Published: 2012-06-12 18:03:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 2537; Favourites: 44; Downloads: 69
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CAS, Present & Future was created under Microsoft's "Game Content Usage Rules" using assets from FSX, © Microsoft Corporation.F-35
ino CattaneoA-10: Iris Simulations
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The F-35 is a good aircraft in its own rights, but replacing the A-10 with it just doesn't sound right. Replacing a battle-proven dedicated CAS designed to survive CAS runs with a jack-of-all-trades look like a step backwards.
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I mostly agree. I can't see the F-35 having the gun power, loiter time or survivability of the A-10. It's cost won't help either, who's going to risk the bill when one gets hit by ground fire!
All that said, I think the improvements in communications will make it easier for the JSF to perform the close support role. Better sensors and comms to a FAC will make picking the right targets easier.
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Being able to hover vs Being able to take 5 Rpgs without a scratch
Such a hard decision
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The JSF in this picture definitely cant hover, it's an A model. XD
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Even if it's a B, the hover is for landing and takeoff only.
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Well my desision has been made........
A-10 witth QAAM's
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Yeah, it'll always be a great CAS platform, be interesting to see how the F-35 fares in the role.
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True but it won't take away the sound of the 30mm anytime soon though...
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Not at all, that's a unique sound that will no doubt be missed by many!
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