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The A-10 ThunderboltII It wasn't too long ago that the Air Force was considering putting the A-10 Warthog out to (More) It wasn't too long ago that the Air Force was considering putting the A-10 Warthog out to pasture. Now, not only has the "Hog" received a significant upgrade -- to the tune of $300 million -- but it is considered one of the most effective fighters on the Iraqi campaign. "A-10's may be ugly, but when you need air support, there is nothing more beautiful." It wasn't too long ago that the Air Force was making noises about cancelling the venerable, scrappy A-10 Warthog close air support plane. Last week at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, "a significantly upgraded version of the 1970s-era Warthog with new advanced precision engagement capabilities took its first flight," Inside the Air Force reports.
From the outside, the new Hog looks the same as the old one. But there are slew of differences on the inside that should make the A-10 a whole lot easier to fly.
The $300 million [A-10C] program gives the Warthog two new glass multifunction color cockpit displays, along with a digital stores management system that allows pilots to control weapons through computers. Also, a new grip and throttle, which incorporate a number of buttons and switches to control various functions, will allow Warthog pilots to command most of the aircraft's functions without taking their hands off the throttle and stick.
The power supply onboard the aircraft also has been increased to manage the new weapons the fighter will employ -- the Jo int Direct Attack Munition and Win d-Corrected Munitions Dispenser ...
Finally, the PE [precision engagement] program provides the fighter with a fully integrated targeting pod capability to deliver the smart weapons. A-10Cs can carry up to six Joint Direct Attack Munitions and Wind Corrected Munitions Dispensers.
The upgrades give A-10 pilots an "unbelievable" increase in situational awareness, along with a reduced workload, said Maj. Trey Rawls, a pilot with Eglin's 40th Flight Test Squadron who commanded the aircraft during its first flight last week. He spoke with ITAF Jan. 24.
Air Combat Command is aiming to begin deploying in 2007 only A-10Cs to combat theaters. The entire active-duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve A-10 inventory of 356 aircraft is scheduled to receive the upgrades
Not bad for a plane that Air Force generals have been trying "to kill it from the moment it was born," as Slate's Fred Kaplan notes.
Why the antipathy? To understand that, "one must go back to 1947, when the Air Force broke away from the Army and became an independent branch," author Robert Coram explained in a 2003 New York Times op-ed.
"Strategic bombing," which calls for deep bombing raids against enemy factories and transportation systems, was the foundation of the new service branch. But that concept is fundamentally flawed for the simple reason that air power alone has never won a war.
Nevertheless, strategic bombing, now known as "interdiction bombing," remains the philosophical backbone of the Air Force. Anything involving air support of ground troops is a bitter reminder that the Air Force used to be part of the Army and subordinate to Army commanders. For the white-scarf crowd, nothing is more humiliating than being told that what it does best is support ground troops.
Until the A- 10 was built in the 1970's, the Air Force used old, underpowered aircraft to provide close air support. It never had a plane specifically designed to fly low to the ground to support field troops. In fact, the A-10 never would have been built had not the Air Force believed the Army was trying to steal its close air support role -- and thus millions of dollars from its budget -- by building the Cheyenne helicopter. The Air Force had to build something cheaper than the Cheyenne. And because the Air Force detested the idea of a designated close air support aircraft, generals steered clear of the project, and designers, free from meddling senior officers, created the ultimate ground-support airplane. (Less)
Funny Pet News #1- Feces House, Champion Poodle, Snake Plane This is Zootoo.com's program dedicated to Pet News. Watch as Laura and Beth bring you real (More) This is Zootoo.com's program dedicated to Pet News. Watch as Laura and Beth bring you real pet news that proves the truth is stranger than fiction. This episode; Family's Goose Basset Hound Found Feces House Champion Poodle Pet Snake Reunited Snakes on Plane Show Transcript; BETH: A feces house, Smash -- the champion poodle, and snakes on a plane. LAURA: All today, on Zootoo News. Real Pet news that proves the truth is stranger than fiction. OPENER ... Beth Hoyt .... Laura Valpey ... Zootoo News .... Laura: Because when we say Pooch, we don't mean your belly. Beth: Here's a true story: Story 1 BETH: A man faces three misdemeanor charges after hunting out of season in Canada, and killing a beloved member of a nearby family: A friendly pet goose, named Wee Wee. Sad story. Just a few suggestions for future pet goose names— LAURA: Beth! BETH: Gloria. Rocky. Zeus. Things you name Wee Wee are -- LAURA: BETh!! BETH: Nevermind. Story 2 BETH: A basset hound that disappeared from its California home in December was found 430 miles away in Arizona. 6 Months, 430 miles for this pooch, named Fred. When contacted with Fred's whereabouts, Fred's speechless owners are quoted as saying: Speechless. BETH: (to Laura)- - Would he have made it that far if he was named Wee Wee?? LAURA: You do have a point there, Beth. Story 3 LAURA: 47 cats were rescued from a house filled with feces, which was, in some areas, up to a half a foot deep. They are now getting medical assistance. As one of the animal rescuers put it "we were slipping and sliding in there." Beth eats chocolate pudding. [Laura is grossed out] Story 4 LAURA: The annual World Dog Show competition took place in Mexico recently. After four exhausting days of competition, the title of Best in Show went to a Japanese-born French poodle, named Smash. The poodle beat out competitors like the Yorkshire Terrier, the American Cocker Spaniel and the Hairless Xylophone. BETH: Laura. That doesn't say xylophone. LAURA: Oh! X -- olo- ck--- BETH: Xylocuticle! LAURA: Xlylocookie! Xylo ... No wonder it didn't win. Story 5 BETH: An 8 foot pet snake was reunited with its owner after it was found blocking highway traffic. The owner recognized his pet because of its missing eye. He is relieved to have his hands back on his own one-eyed snake. Story 6 LAURA: Customs officers at Cairo's airport on Thursday detained a man bound for Saudi Arabia for smuggling. He was trying to smuggle 700 live snakes on a plane. Snakes. On a plane. BETH: Yeah, Right Laura. Uh-huh. And in other news, 13 ridiculously good looking, well dressed men robbed a casino. LAURA: No, it's a true story. Snakes on a Plane. BETH: Yeah! And a magic boy played some sport on a broom. LAURA: It was in the news! BETH: And Spiderman was just seen in Times Square! Spiderman walks by. Beth is stunned. LAURA: That's all for today's pet news. See you next time! (Less)
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