Originally Posted by
The Sultan
Lone,
You left out that the 58D had by far the highest mission capable rate in Army aviation (if not the entire DOD).
While a fine achievement, that doesn't matter.
The OH-58 served well, and for a good long time.
It was time to retire it and allocate those program resources elsewhere. (Again, remember what was going on politically, in terms of the draw down, in 2013. That's where the money comes from, politicians). Retiring good platforms happens ...
Same with the Phantom.
Same with the T-2C Buckeye.
Same with the Tomcat.
Same with the Spruance class destoryers.
Same with the AH-1W (USMC)