First, I do not believe anything will be able to replace the A-10. Except another A-10. The options mentioned have "challenges" (the new term for problems). The A-29 Super Tucano? Seriously? The F-35 Lightening at a (current) cost of approx. $100 million each (and the $400K helmet)? With two bombs and two missiles as the current limit for hanging on the F-35, probably not. Sure, the two mentioned could do some of the missions currently done by the A-10, but neither are ever going to pack a GAU-8 Avenger 30mm rotary cannon.
Anyway, the first photo in that linked post brought a smile to my face. The second photo, a grimace. Rant done. Over to you.
http://www.theaviationist.com/2016/03/14/these-are-the-planes-that-could-replace-a10/
Anyway, the first photo in that linked post brought a smile to my face. The second photo, a grimace. Rant done. Over to you.
http://www.theaviationist.com/2016/03/14/these-are-the-planes-that-could-replace-a10/