"John R Weiss" wrote in message
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"Tarver Engineering" wrote...
If anything, remote-controlled CAS platforms will increase
blue-on-blue,
and they will likely be MORE vulnerable to defenses.
Right now a RPG in the flight deck takes out a rotary wing, so
effectively
that the commanche is toast. Perhaps you would like to rethink your
supposition.
No need to rethink on that scenario.
An RPG is relatively slow and emits a significant smoke trail. It is also
unguided, so evasion is probable if it is seen soon enough.
Well you had best get down to the Pentagon and let them know they made a
mistake cancelling the comanche. While you are there, perhaps you can talk
up the F-14.
