Cold War-era 'Warthog' plane targeted for retirement amid budget cuts

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3. dumb move

So they want to “retire” the entire fleet of A-10s, one of the toughest planes that support ground troops and is a proven fighter, so they can invest in other weapons systems (such as their favorite F35).
Do you really think the F35 can fly if you blow off part of its wing or damage an engine? The Warthog can keep flying if that happens. Less reliance on electronics and gadgetry.
We need more of the A-10 type planes/drones then fancy “multi-role” aircraft that have yet to see combat or tested in anything close to combat conditions.

Of course the real solution is to stop getting into wars and situations that make us use drones and other planes. Stop being the policemen of the world.