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The Wikipedia description of the Scorpion describes a plane which has a top speed and ceiling that barely match a commercial jet liner. Maybe they are going to
by Roboprog 12y ago
The Wikipedia description of the Scorpion describes a plane which has a top speed and ceiling that barely match a commercial jet liner.
Maybe they are going to sell these to 3rd world countries to harass revolutionaries? The USAF would not use these to fight other countries.
Edit: or maybe to sell to rich kids who want to pretend that they are fighter pilots (I suppose it would be a hell of a hobbyist ride) :-)
- hydrogen18 12y agoIt is a morbid reality, but the market for those planes is exactly as you described it. The established warlord who has become wealthy through conquest and now wants ground-attack aircraft to reinforce his authority. It'll be popular amongst supporters as well since it is such a visible emblem of power and collateral damage will be low. But yes, the idea of that plane going up against any modern fighter is a joke. Even the dated Mig-21 would have no problem destroying that plane using just the cannon.
- Roboprog 12y agoI looked at the article again a bit more closely. The Scorpion does have a valid use: as an observation platform. Essentially, replacing the repurposed Pipers or Cessnas that were used in the WW II to Vietnam era for spotting ground targets.