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Future of Marines and Tailhooks?

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eddie

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grunge said:
Trust me man, no apology needed for bringing up an old post. I think it is a safe bet to say you are the first person ever to ask if an A-10 could be carrier based.

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I don't get it... Guuuuuuuuys, are you making fun of me? That's not nice! :icon_wink :icon_tong
 
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riley

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I worked at Lockheed on the JSF program for 3 years. Things might have changed since I left, but the Marine Corps has always been slated for the F-35 B (STOVL) variant, and only the STOVL variant. Several articles I've read also report the Marine Corps wanting to go to an all STOVL force (aside from C-130's).

The Air Force reportedly is looking at the STOVL variant because they were impressed with the forward operating capabilities of the Harrier in OIF and since they are trying out the whole idea of "expeditionary" - they are looking to get a piece of the pie.
 
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eddie

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riley mcconnell said:
I worked at Lockheed on the JSF program for 3 years. Things might have changed since I left, but the Marine Corps has always been slated for the F-35 B (STOVL) variant, and only the STOVL variant. Several articles I've read also report the Marine Corps wanting to go to an all STOVL force (aside from C-130's).
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That's what I'd heard, and is what prompted this thread.
 
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