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Originally Posted by Raellus
Although drones wouldn't be a factor in classic T2k campaigns, the use of turbo-prop training aircraft as light attack platforms certainly could. Ukraine was first to use the YAK-52 as a drone-hunter; it looks like the Russians are following suit- the latter's version features underwing-mounted shotguns.
https://www.twz.com/air/russia-testi...rainian-drones
These aircraft usually don't operate near the frontlines where enemy ADW would make short work of them. However, in a T2kU, c.2000, where AA defenses are much sparser, they might.
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Not only would AA defenses be much sparser, their capabilities would be much degraded. Probably not a lot of proximity fused AA rounds being produced in 2000. Not a lot of BCUs for Stingers floating around either. Nor active air defense radars.
So flying is probably a lot safer, provided you can get the fuel.
I doubt spare parts would actually be that big of a problem for re-purposed civilian craft, since there would be plenty of derelict and abandoned aircraft, not to mention you have guys building ultralights with 2-stroke lawn-mower engines, a box fan, a lawn chair, and a bed sheet these days.