Originally Posted by
Chimbu chuckles
Is there a requirement for an incredibly tough, slowish (about as fast as a P51 btw...260+kts cruise) flying aircraft that can loiter with real intent for up to 8-10 hrs with 8000+ lbs of CAS ordinance on up to 15 different underwing hardpoints as well as 4x 20 mm cannon and several thousand rounds/gun?
There is a requirement... and a solution. It's called the AC-130.
Magoo