Guess it had to happen sometime:


http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/05/...A_socom_050109/

Here's another discussion from StrategyPage:

"C-27Js Lost in Iraq"
http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairmo/a...s/20090504.aspx

Another option for an armed transport is the USMC program to arm KC-130Js. From Military.com:

"Corps Refuelers to Pack ISR, Firepower"
http://www.military.com/news/article/corps...html?ESRC=eb.nl

Yup. One of many programs to be sacrificed by 'The One' on the altar of social programs.




-K

Hey, the unions needed their own car company.

Whatever happened to purchasing the equipment to fight the "War on Terror?" Think the AC-27 might be more utilitary for that then JSF.

So are these (or were these )supposed to supplement the fleet or replace the Hotel model AC-130's?

And whats the betting that the marine plan will end up in the shitter within 24 months?

From the SP article: "All because there's a war going on, and wars are great for quickly settling peacetime squabbles that seem to never end. But now there is talk of unwinding the deal, because the Iraq war is won, and the money is needed back home."

Ah yes, the War To End All Wars

Well, if it goes on like this, it'll be the war to end all wars involving the U.S. military.

Oops...wrong topic...