Remember, the A 10 was designed to take on the HORDE of soviet tanks that they thought would come through the fulda gap, which why they wanted a gun that gun penetrate tanks, but that waas then, and this is now, there is no longer a horde of tanks that could come through the fulda gap, russia doesnt have as many takes anymore, also thanks to the Ukraine war, so the entire idea of the Hog aint all that relevant anymore.
“Getting taken out by a crop duster” sounds like something that would happen in a mid south walmart around the 5th of may. Too many tacos and poor intestinal fortitude mixed with someone switching from natty light to Covid beer, there’s bound to be a war crime slip out of a turd cutter.
What I'm about to say may upset you or fascinate you as a military history nerd. Back in the 80s, the Air Force was in the market for another cheap alternative to the A-10 for ground attack aircraft.
Piper (I barely know her!) Aircraft Corporation stood up and proposed a Turboprop version of the most iconic aircraft of WWII: The P-51. They called this aircraft "The Enforcer", and while it did NOT get the chance to export freedom it still has a TON of character. Love it
So Which Is Cooler? A10 or The Sky Warden?
3 billion for 75…that…would mean 40 million…for one….
Proof putting guns or rocket lauchers on anything makes it badass.
I don’t care what new DARPA wizardry the cogboys bring, it’s not better than a Warthog until it’s a long running gag that also kills tanks.
they're going to have to make a movie featuring this aircraft called Crop Gun
Looks like someone was inspired by the Skyraider
So Dusty Crophopper is going to war.
"Groot got taken out by the Wright brothers"
And I died laughing at this line. 🤣
A1 : Grandpa
A10: Father
AT-802U : son
Farcry 5 is influencing the USAF I see.
He has a point, being defeated by a farm tool… ouch
Give a redneck with a welder a crop duster, some guns and a lot of time, and he will impress the world.
Fun Fact those Air Tractor Turbo Props…WILL run on regular diesel fuel. No high priced just fuel just the standard cherry flavored #2 👌
Best Skywarden video yet. One A-10 correction…loiter time is 3.0 hrs and with a combat rated external tank it’s 4.0 hrs. Still not 6 though.
Remember, the A 10 was designed to take on the HORDE of soviet tanks that they thought would come through the fulda gap, which why they wanted a gun that gun penetrate tanks, but that waas then, and this is now, there is no longer a horde of tanks that could come through the fulda gap, russia doesnt have as many takes anymore, also thanks to the Ukraine war, so the entire idea of the Hog aint all that relevant anymore.
The name would be better as the Sheriff
“Getting taken out by a crop duster” sounds like something that would happen in a mid south walmart around the 5th of may. Too many tacos and poor intestinal fortitude mixed with someone switching from natty light to Covid beer, there’s bound to be a war crime slip out of a turd cutter.
I want a Sky Warden t-shirt
They should call this thing the Death Duster or Doom Duster. Also this thing looks like it came from Farcry 5, but better.
The a-10 is the worst aircraft ever made
I feel like every sky warden pilot should be required to have a mullet. Maximum humiliation for the enemy
I'm all for bringing back the A1 Skyraider seriously
Just saying
Pretty cool bird. But as one who's seen the A-10 bring the pain to the bad guys in a far-off catbox there's nothing better. Brrrrt-Brrrt..
What I'm about to say may upset you or fascinate you as a military history nerd. Back in the 80s, the Air Force was in the market for another cheap alternative to the A-10 for ground attack aircraft.
Piper (I barely know her!) Aircraft Corporation stood up and proposed a Turboprop version of the most iconic aircraft of WWII: The P-51. They called this aircraft "The Enforcer", and while it did NOT get the chance to export freedom it still has a TON of character. Love it
I've dubbed this one The Flying Heemyer