Air Force and the Wart hog

Shaun · 06-06-2003, 06:45 AM

I recently heard that the Air Force wants to retire the wart hog. NOw I have talked with several friends that are in the army and still look at it as one of the most agile jets to support ground troops. I know the air force prefers to operate in the atmosphere rather than the low altitude that the wart hog can fly but our ground troops are the most important and the wart hog is a direct support tool for these men and women.

I think all of us need to call our representatives as well as the white house and press for the AF to retain the wart hog so our ground troops are supported.

The AF's solution is to use an F16 which is not able to take the punishment that the wart hog can.

Klaus · 06-06-2003, 06:54 AM

Those jerks have tried to get rid of the A-10 for about 20 years now. It is too cheap and reliable, plus it is slow and ugly. Also it is used for supporting the army and lacks fancy electronics. Personally, I think they should be turned over to the ARMY.

BattleRifleG3 · 06-06-2003, 06:59 AM

I thought they were primarily used by the army. I'm with Klaus on this, give 'em to the Army.

Shaun · 06-06-2003, 07:17 AM

I agree but if the air force gets it's way it will be out of the USA's inventory completely

dhermesc · 06-06-2003, 07:29 AM

First chance the airforce gets they will cut them up to make sure they don't come out of retirement. Did you see any close ups of those things!? Their panels where all dented and scarred, looked like my '64 PU did when I bought it. I think the airforce has already cut back on maintenance.

Shaun · 06-06-2003, 07:33 AM

I still think this is an awesome picture of one of our best planes

Stewart · 06-06-2003, 01:36 PM

The Army would love to have them but are limited to helicopters for offensive purposes, the Air Force gets to have fixed wing. I would expect that the Army would be pushing to not have this happen if it is true, the A-10 is the primary close air support for most of the Army's operations especially against tanks. This becomes a little more important also after the recent war in Iraq, the Apache is good but the amount of them that got shot up was a bit of a surprise to a lot of folks.

practical · 06-06-2003, 01:50 PM

The warthhod is one of the finest examples of a well engineered and well executed concepts in history. I bet the sight of that nose strikes fear in the hearts of tank drivers all over the world.

Snakebite · 06-06-2003, 04:20 PM

At Davis Monthan air base here in Tucson they have already started putting a lot of them in storage. There are more F-16's flying here now and that really sucks because they are so dang noisy! Seeing the Warthog flying overhead is part of living in Tucson. After awhile you dont even look up...you can tell the kind of plane just by the sound it makes.

Gyrene · 06-07-2003, 01:48 AM

Snakebite - Lewis B. Puller was a Colonel in Korea, when he went into the Chosin Reservoir area. Your Quote of Puller, was made when he was a Colonel.. In 1951 he was promoted to Brigadier General. He became a Lieutenant General before retiring in 1955.

06-06-2003, 06:45 AM	#1
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	Air Force and the Wart hog I recently heard that the Air Force wants to retire the wart hog. NOw I have talked with several friends that are in the army and still look at it as one of the most agile jets to support ground troops. I know the air force prefers to operate in the atmosphere rather than the low altitude that the wart hog can fly but our ground troops are the most important and the wart hog is a direct support tool for these men and women. I think all of us need to call our representatives as well as the white house and press for the AF to retain the wart hog so our ground troops are supported. The AF's solution is to use an F16 which is not able to take the punishment that the wart hog can. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

06-06-2003, 06:54 AM	#2
Klaus Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 2,383	Those jerks have tried to get rid of the A-10 for about 20 years now. It is too cheap and reliable, plus it is slow and ugly. Also it is used for supporting the army and lacks fancy electronics. Personally, I think they should be turned over to the ARMY. __________________ "Gee, Wally, Eddie Haskel's mom puts out!"

06-06-2003, 06:59 AM	#3
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	I thought they were primarily used by the army. I'm with Klaus on this, give 'em to the Army. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

06-06-2003, 07:17 AM	#4
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	I agree but if the air force gets it's way it will be out of the USA's inventory completely __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

06-06-2003, 07:29 AM	#5
dhermesc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: East Central Kansas Posts: 1,762	First chance the airforce gets they will cut them up to make sure they don't come out of retirement. Did you see any close ups of those things!? Their panels where all dented and scarred, looked like my '64 PU did when I bought it. I think the airforce has already cut back on maintenance. __________________ Liberty is for those that claim it.

06-06-2003, 07:33 AM	#6
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	I still think this is an awesome picture of one of our best planes __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

06-06-2003, 01:36 PM	#7
Stewart Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calhoun, Georgia Posts: 675	The Army would love to have them but are limited to helicopters for offensive purposes, the Air Force gets to have fixed wing. I would expect that the Army would be pushing to not have this happen if it is true, the A-10 is the primary close air support for most of the Army's operations especially against tanks. This becomes a little more important also after the recent war in Iraq, the Apache is good but the amount of them that got shot up was a bit of a surprise to a lot of folks. __________________ "You can sleep well at night because rough men are willing to commit violent acts on your behalf" George Orwell

06-06-2003, 01:50 PM	#8
practical Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA/Casper, WY Posts: 736	The warthhod is one of the finest examples of a well engineered and well executed concepts in history. I bet the sight of that nose strikes fear in the hearts of tank drivers all over the world. __________________ Eric "The secret to life is honesty and fair dealing, if you can fake that you've got it made"

06-06-2003, 04:20 PM	#9
Snakebite Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tucson, Mexico Posts: 1,839	At Davis Monthan air base here in Tucson they have already started putting a lot of them in storage. There are more F-16's flying here now and that really sucks because they are so dang noisy! Seeing the Warthog flying overhead is part of living in Tucson. After awhile you dont even look up...you can tell the kind of plane just by the sound it makes.

06-07-2003, 01:48 AM	#10
Gyrene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA Posts: 886	Snakebite - Lewis B. Puller was a Colonel in Korea, when he went into the Chosin Reservoir area. Your Quote of Puller, was made when he was a Colonel.. In 1951 he was promoted to Brigadier General. He became a Lieutenant General before retiring in 1955.