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The sad fact is, the Air force does not like the plane and have been actively trying to kill it off for a long time. The A-10 is unique in its abilities and there isn't anything on the horizon that will be a direct replacement for it. Nothing else has the loiter ability with the heavy weapons load and a significant amount of armor and redundancy built in. But, it isn't fast, doesn't look sexy and is the outcast child in the Air Force. Not with the pilots, just the brass.
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So true. I don't think there's anything out there that does close air support better- especially at that price. If there is I haven't seen it.