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Re:Dark spot under cockpit of A-10s by Robin_Message on Thursday March 06, 2014 @12:40PM (#7355233)
Isn't the Spectre Gunship (AC-130) also in service and suitable for a similar role?
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Re:Dark spot under cockpit of A-10s by larrydag on Thursday March 06, 2014 @01:28PM (#7355599)
Yes but limited range and larger risk of ground-to-air defences.
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Re:Dark spot under cockpit of A-10s by infinotize on Thursday March 06, 2014 @01:46PM (#7355717)
After an AC-130 was shot down in Iraq, they only fly at night.
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