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From: qj0309@westpoint-emh2.army.mil (Welsh James CPT)
Newsgroups: sci.military
Subject: Re: F/A-18 and A-7
Message-ID: <1991Mar27.051351.22699@amd.com>
Date: 27 Mar 91 05:13:51 GMT
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From: Welsh James CPT <qj0309@westpoint-emh2.army.mil>

1.  Maximum ordnance load:
    F/A-18: 13,700 lbs
    A-7:    12,000 lbs

2.  The A-7 carries more 20mm ammunition than the F/A-18, 1019 to 580.

3.  The F/A-18 is far more capable than the A-7.  The accuracy of CAS provided
by the F/A-18 is fantastic.  In comparison, we would refer to A-7's working
with us to be flying "pseudoCAS", or "not so close air support".

4.  Two references for aircraft comparisons:
    FMFM 5-4A - Close Air Support and Close in Fire Support
    OH 6-2A - Fire Support Coordinator's Guide
    Both of these are military references, but contain good tables for 
comparing aircraft.

Welsh James CPT
<qj0309@staff>