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Re:The Air Force Has Been Trying to Kill the A-10 Warthog fo... by imglorp on Saturday September 18, 2021 @08:55AM (#28575841)
Vs helos:

A-10 can carry 16,000 lbs of ordinance alone, including that brrrt stuff and 2000 lb bombs.

AH-64 can carry 8,000 lbs, including fuel.

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Re:The Air Force Has Been Trying to Kill the A-10 Warthog fo... by ericmay on Saturday September 18, 2021 @09:27AM (#28576101)
Yea but helicopters have their own advantages. So you’re trading some things like payload for maneuverability. Helicopters also don’t need a runway. Etc.
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