The advantage for the F-35 is it's a multi-role aircraft. There's likely one to be around capable of performing a CSAR without waiting for an CSAR specific plan

The advantage for the F-35 is it's a multi-role aircraft. There's likely one to be around capable of performing a CSAR without waiting for an CSAR specific plane to be on station. With it's stealth capabilities, advanced sensors and ability to drop bombs and launch missiles it's seems to be the logical replacement for the aging a-10.