[raketenjagdpanzer]

Yeah, I know, canon says no or next-to-no avgas, etc., but putting that aside or even taking in to consideration that TAC would hold some "strategic reserves" back, I'm wondering if the A10-A wouldn't be the most-flyable fixed-wing jet in NATO air power such that it is?

The "yes" column:

- it's designed for rough-field operation
- it's really tough
- it's designed for very easy maintenance
- weapon usage doesn't rely heavily on computer systems - lots of analog in A10s up until recently with the A10-C upgrade
- Engines: this is the big one. The A10's engines are TF-30s, which are military versions of CF30s, which equip small jets the world over. Spares and replacements through adaptation should be possible.

The "no" column:

- weren't produced in huge numbers like the F4, F16 and F15
- were VERY valuable targets for WarPac AAA; the Sovs. were scared of the A10
- Unlike 20mm and 30mm rounds (as used by helos like the Apache), the 30mm A10 rounds are pretty much only for the A10...run out of those, and the A10 loses a lot of raison d'etre except as a very costly (for T2k timeline) FO/FAC bird
- using fuel on a slow-and-low CAS/COIN jet not that good an idea

Thoughts?