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Originally Posted by kato13
FWIIW I also have a flight of 4 fighter aircraft at my prime. With maybe another 4 at backup prime.
I usually think about having a COIN capable aircraft like the OV-37. As it is developed from a trainer it would attract less attention.
The project built 4 as part of a testing program, but the project was abandoned and as far as the US govt is concerned they are sitting in a warehouse somewhere or were stripped for parts.
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I think of the AH-6 as the gunship platform for the Project providing ground support. The F-5 provides Air Superiority (not the best) but, can if necessary deliver air dropped bombs.
The AH-6 little bird or AH-6 Defender are cost effective and capable each with mast mounted sights. The Little bird can sport rockets or gun pods and the Defender two paired pods for up to four TOW II missiles.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita.../oh-6-pics.htm