Originally Posted by
rickair7777
AC-130's are CAS platforms by definition...but they're also vulnerable if there's any mech/armor and associated ADA in play. Best used for suppression of light crunchies or insurgents.
Wasn't it mentioned in another thread that IF (say AGAIN, IF) opponents in Afghanistan ACTUALLY had something other than undisciplined 7.62 (and 5.45) that the A10 may not fare so well? Or rather, NOT be as effective, have to operate higher, etc.
IOW, if (AGAIN, IF) there were actual air defense measures, the A10 may not be able to be as effective as it is now.
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/mi...tention-4.html