Killing jihadis from the air is fun and easy, if testing works out:
The OA-1K Skyraider II is designed as a cost-effective, crewed aircraft capable of supporting special operations forces in geographically isolated regions. It is equipped for mission sets that include close air support, precision strike, and armed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).At this point, I'll need some explaining about why drones can't do the special forces missions.
Also, as I noted in 2016, its real purpose is to kill the A-10.
With that mission nearly accomplished--after testing that I suspect will go on until 2027--there is no way the Air Force will buy the Skyraider II. Trust is gone, as far as I'm concerned.
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