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There are several U.S. military aircraft that can operate from rudimentary airstrips, such as the A-10. While it's true most U.S. fighters aren't designed with
by jeffcore 8y ago
There are several U.S. military aircraft that can operate from rudimentary airstrips, such as the A-10. While it's true most U.S. fighters aren't designed with engine protection systems like the MiG's, the requirement to operate from unpaved runway surfaces is so rare that it's not a real problem -- reducing weight and mechanical complexity.
- partycoder 8y agoSo you claim that in a naval battle, there's no chance that the surface of a carrier gets polluted with debris?
- jeffcore 8y agoAs a naval aviator myself, no I don't think this is a much of a problem as you're trying to make it out to be.
- partycoder 8y agoI think that in a more symmetric engagement it would harder to keep things as clean. But that is just a thought. I appreciate your opinion.
- greedo 8y agoIt gets "polluted" frequently. Google "FOD walk."