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Old 3rd Jan 2018, 15:22
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Originally Posted by Turbine D
Brat,

If you were one of the foot soldiers on the ground and called for close air support, given a choice, would you ask for A-10s or the "versatile" F-35?
Both equipped with PGMs and cannon?

Please, Sir, I know. The quickest to arrive and the least likely to be shot down.
A-10 max speed: 381 kt
F-35 max speed: 1,058 kt
Is there a prize?
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