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Before this, the armchair generals were all "stupid military, retiring the A-1 Skyraider with a jet! How can a jet loiter on target long enough to do close air
by kjs3 13y ago
Before this, the armchair generals were all "stupid military, retiring the A-1 Skyraider with a jet! How can a jet loiter on target long enough to do close air support worth a shit!".
- rangibaby 13y agoWhat is old is new again: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embraer_EMB_314_Super_Tucano http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embraer_EMB_314_Super_Tucano
- kjs3 13y agoSorta. Same mission and all, but the A-29 is a turboprop because it's a) cheaper and b) simpler to fly and maintain than a military jet intended for militaries that are primarily concerned about such things. The A-1 was a prop because it was part of the last generation of military prop planes. I don't think the designers of the A-29 were looking to recreate the success of the A-1. Looks like an effective platform, tho.