Watch A Marine Corps F-35B Fire Its Gun Pod While Flying Off The Coast Of Somalia
Marine F-35Bs are on call to provide close air support in support of the withdrawal of American troops out of Somalia.
Marine F-35Bs are on call to provide close air support in support of the withdrawal of American troops out of Somalia.
The presentation outlines potential future mission sets, including air-to-air combat, and how the drones will fit into the service’s larger plans.
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The guns will add a new and valuable capability to the add-on weapon and sensor packages, which already include precision guided missiles and bombs.
The service now wants to expand its light attack effort to include platforms it has now, shifting the focus away from the one it desperately needs.
The video is another reminder of the thoroughbred close air support capabilities the A-10 and its specially trained pilots bring to the fight.
Special operators could take over the project, years after conducting their own light attack tests and evaluations.
The device was supposed to help deal with the strain of firing the plane’s gun and disperse dangerous fumes, but created its own problems.
However support among legislators for the Warthogs might wax and wane, the Air Force continues to find ways to push for their early retirement.
The improved sound system will also help segregate radio messages and other audio so aviators can better focus their attention on what’s important.