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The GAU produces 9000lbs recoil thrust and tends to bend weapons pylons so the airframe will have to be build around it again or dropped into a Super AC-130.
Turboprops have that loiter capability and I think would do well in uncontested airspace. Then again, a B-52 with PGM would do well in uncontested airspace and can carry an additional 20 2000# JDAMS with the new rotary launcher in the bay in addition to what they could carry on wing pylons.
Honestly I don't see battles with columns of armor like WWII and if we do, the battle of 73 Eastings would be a good reminder to the enemy why they shouldn't try conventional tank warfare with us.
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Brent
The X15 was the only aircraft I flew where I was glad the engine quit. - Milt Thompson.
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