Yesterday at 12:34 PM1 day 2 minutes ago, ClearedHot said:A-1K has much of the same OFP as the U-28 (modernized), with double the range/endurance, a large weapons payload, and provisions for THREE (versus two), sensors. I can't think of a place the U-28 can go that the A-1K can't.True but from the article“Just a reminder that OA-1K is not a replacement for U-28,” Col. Bronder also said again at this year’s SOF Week conference. “Certainly, it can do some ISR functions, but again, [it] meets a close air support strike requirement.”It’s the dedicated, allocated to that mission/role I’m commenting on.There still is IMO a requirement for a manned, medium persistence, multi effects, platform. Maybe not the appetite for it or prioritization for it, but it’s there.
13 hours ago13 hr #1 Bronder is a complete buffoon...having dealt with him numerous times we will all be better off when he moves on.#2 The entire purpose of the A1K was to collapse the stack and reduce the need for so many manned assets. #3 I do not agree on your supposition of another requirement. The A1K can do everything the U-28 does and more...that drove the fleet size of 75.
11 hours ago11 hr 1 hour ago, ClearedHot said:#1 Bronder is a complete buffoon...having dealt with him numerous times we will all be better off when he moves on.#2 The entire purpose of the A1K was to collapse the stack and reduce the need for so many manned assets.#3 I do not agree on your supposition of another requirement. The A1K can do everything the U-28 does and more...that drove the fleet size of 75.It’s not my supposition, it’s Bronder’s words.I’m not opposed to the A-1K nor it being expanded to missions other than Armed Overwatch, I’m just saying that for some of those other missions another platform would be better & worth the effort.If the resources aren’t there make do with what you have then. Edited 11 hours ago11 hr by Clark Griswold
1 hour ago1 hr 10 hours ago, Clark Griswold said:It’s not my supposition, it’s Bronder’s words.I’m not opposed to the A-1K nor it being expanded to missions other than Armed Overwatch, I’m just saying that for some of those other missions another platform would be better & worth the effort.If the resources aren’t there make do with what you have then.1. Again, Bronder is a non-rated idiot.2. What "other missions"? It does ISR, acts as a comm node, acts as a CC node, controls the stack, does CAS, does stand-off strike....truly confused. What is it not doing that the U-28 did? What mission sets do you need a new dedicated airframe to fulfill?
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