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Started by Cobra, May 21, 2011, 06:34:40 PM

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Cobra

May 21, 2011, 06:34:40 PM
Hey Guys, Just had an Idea that was Inspired by the Front Page A-37! What If  the A-37 were used as the Basis for 'GA type' World Air Force Attack Aircraft? i know the A-37 is the Attack Version of the T-37, that was part of the reason i asked. Think it would work? Thanks for looking.Dan

rallymodeller

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May 25, 2011, 12:06:49 PM
I think he means "General Aviation", i.e. Cessna 172s and such, but I can't see where it is going. He could also mean "Ground Attack", which was what the A-37 was in the first place.
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Jschmus

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May 25, 2011, 12:16:44 PM
If he means General Aviation, there are a handful of A-37s and T-37s in the civilian warbird community.  I think the Wikipedia article lists six in the US and another four in Australia.  The A-37s were designed from the get-go as attack aircraft, so refitting them for the combat role is not going to be difficult.  If the T-37s are C models, then they can also be fitted with weapons, as they were used as combat trainers.  Other T-37s would be next to useless.
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Cobra

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May 25, 2011, 12:24:35 PM
Guys, in this Case, GA stands for 'Gerry Anderson' as in Thunderbirds. that's what i meant.Dan

Weaver

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May 25, 2011, 01:19:09 PM
To be honest, I don't think it's particularly suitable for Gerry Anderson. The latter's shows were all about extreme technology that pushed the edge of the envelope with loads of "gee whizz" factor. The A-37, or any trainer/COIN type for that matter, is too restrained, too logical, and frankly, too cheap. COIN types are also the product of messy, dirty real-life wars rather than the high-tech duels which Gerry Anderson stuff seems to be aimed at.

Now General Aviation is another matter: I've alway though the A-37 looked like a flying sports car: maybe paint it in a sports car colour scheme to match the owner's car!
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May 26, 2011, 12:07:21 AM
Quotemaybe paint it in a sports car colour scheme to match the owner's car!

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Thiel

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May 26, 2011, 12:10:18 AM
Quote from: Weaver on May 25, 2011, 01:19:09 PM
To be honest, I don't think it's particularly suitable for Gerry Anderson. The latter's shows were all about extreme technology that pushed the edge of the envelope with loads of "gee whizz" factor. The A-37, or any trainer/COIN type for that matter, is too restrained, too logical, and frankly, too cheap. COIN types are also the product of messy, dirty real-life wars rather than the high-tech duels which Gerry Anderson stuff seems to be aimed at.

Now General Aviation is another matter: I've alway though the A-37 looked like a flying sports car: maybe paint it in a sports car colour scheme to match the owner's car!
Dammit Weaver, now I have to go buy another one!
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