• maryjayjay@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    If the US didn’t have planes specifically designed for air to ground, the F-15 would do the job more than adequately. The F-15E has been used in that role

    Edit: see below

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      7 months ago

      The US didn’t have planes specifically designed for air to ground

      They do have three, not counting the big bombers: Harrier, AC-130 and A-10, though they are more specialised and niche.

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        7 months ago

        Sorry, I typoed. I meant to say “If the US didn’t have…”, my bad. You are absolutely correct