What do you think are going to be the advancments in firearms in the near future?

[Excalibur]

Originally Posted by MT2008

Yeah, but lots of "ugly" ducklings turn out to be swans in military service (like the A-10, my personal favorite).

I don't find the A-10's ugly. They're awesome beasts

[Spartan198]

And that 30mm cannon eats tanks like beer cans...

[MT2008]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

I don't find the A-10's ugly. They're awesome beasts

Well, you're in the minority. When the A-10 was introduced, everyone thought it was hideous-looking, including those who flew them. It's been said that the reason the A-10 stays in the air is because the runway doesn't want it back.

But the A-10 is still the best CAS aircraft we've got, way better than the overrated (but admittedly cooler-looking) AH-64.

[Nyles]

Originally Posted by MT2008

Well, you're in the minority. When the A-10 was introduced, everyone thought it was hideous-looking, including those who flew them. It's been said that the reason the A-10 stays in the air is because the runway doesn't want it back.

But the A-10 is still the best CAS aircraft we've got, way better than the overrated (but admittedly cooler-looking) AH-64.

That was true back in the days of armored divisions, but the game has changed. When we call for CAS, and when we do it's usually American assets, we want Reaper, Predator and the Kiowa, in that order.