Posted on Apr 25, 2023
Should the US Government offer the A-10 Warthogs being stored at DM AFB to the Nationalist Chinese in Taiwan instead?
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Taiwan paid for 108 M1A2T Abrams tanks ahead of time and President Trump approved the sale. The backlog to get these MBTs to them is problematic. It will take until 2026 for Taiwan to get all of them. Taipei received two Main Battle Tanks in March 2022.
I propose we offer these 21 A-10 Warthog aircraft on their way to DM AFB to be offered to Taiwan as a means to bolster their defensive capabilities. I know they are subject to being shot down but this is meant as a deterrent to the People's Republic of China which has stated and demonstrated its intentions to invade with the recent Aircraft Carrier Battle Group and over 50 combat aircraft into Taiwan's Air Defense identification zone in recent days.
The first 3 pictures were pictures of an A-10 Warthog at Gowen Field, Idaho in July of 2004. I was 41 and I still had my hair LOL.
I met some Warthog Pilots at the Officer's Club and one met me at his Squadron and took me to the flight line. I went there after getting my body armor for my mobilization for Operation Iraqi Freedom 3/4 in 2004-2005 which had me stationed at FOB Warrior Kirkuk, Iraq. I was an LNO at FOB Warrior for 2 Battalion-116th Cavalry Brigade, IDARNG, I saw 2 A-10s fly over me during training at Fort Polk, LA JRTC. It was awesome!
I know the Warthog can be shot down by ADA or other aircraft but I feel this is worth the risk and these planes were all re-winged in the last 3 years. This investment in Taiwan is worth the risk. Taiwan has also ordered 800 Javelin missiles and dozens of launchers to go with them for the inevitable invasion. A Navy Admiral warned of War with China in the next 5 years and a recent USAF logistics General warned his Airmen to get ready
President Biden did not react fast when the spy balloon from the PRC flew over the USA and Canada. He is too preoccupied with Ukraine and climate change zealotry and 'climate justice'. President Biden is a cross between Mr. Magoo and Mr. Rogers. Our enemies see this weakness and the USA is no longer taken seriously by our adversaries.
I propose we offer these 21 A-10 Warthog aircraft on their way to DM AFB to be offered to Taiwan as a means to bolster their defensive capabilities. I know they are subject to being shot down but this is meant as a deterrent to the People's Republic of China which has stated and demonstrated its intentions to invade with the recent Aircraft Carrier Battle Group and over 50 combat aircraft into Taiwan's Air Defense identification zone in recent days.
The first 3 pictures were pictures of an A-10 Warthog at Gowen Field, Idaho in July of 2004. I was 41 and I still had my hair LOL.
I met some Warthog Pilots at the Officer's Club and one met me at his Squadron and took me to the flight line. I went there after getting my body armor for my mobilization for Operation Iraqi Freedom 3/4 in 2004-2005 which had me stationed at FOB Warrior Kirkuk, Iraq. I was an LNO at FOB Warrior for 2 Battalion-116th Cavalry Brigade, IDARNG, I saw 2 A-10s fly over me during training at Fort Polk, LA JRTC. It was awesome!
I know the Warthog can be shot down by ADA or other aircraft but I feel this is worth the risk and these planes were all re-winged in the last 3 years. This investment in Taiwan is worth the risk. Taiwan has also ordered 800 Javelin missiles and dozens of launchers to go with them for the inevitable invasion. A Navy Admiral warned of War with China in the next 5 years and a recent USAF logistics General warned his Airmen to get ready
President Biden did not react fast when the spy balloon from the PRC flew over the USA and Canada. He is too preoccupied with Ukraine and climate change zealotry and 'climate justice'. President Biden is a cross between Mr. Magoo and Mr. Rogers. Our enemies see this weakness and the USA is no longer taken seriously by our adversaries.
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We need to do a better analysis rather than offer instantly or keep stateside.
The planes are older and would need considerations for overseas maintenance (parts supply chain, airfield space, etc.). For your comparison, one reason why Taiwan has few Abrams tanks is also from their size/weight along with limited land space for operations. Before going, we need to ensure it is suitable based on Taiwan being an island with mountainous terrain and limited maneuverability.
The planes are older and would need considerations for overseas maintenance (parts supply chain, airfield space, etc.). For your comparison, one reason why Taiwan has few Abrams tanks is also from their size/weight along with limited land space for operations. Before going, we need to ensure it is suitable based on Taiwan being an island with mountainous terrain and limited maneuverability.
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So these aircraft can land that existing airfields or they make their own runways. This aircraft would be used near the beaches anyway because that's where the tanks would arrived by the Sea lines of communication.
Taiwan currently has 460 M60A3 main battle tanks in their inventory and most of them are operational. The A-10 Warthog would supplement their lack of Abrams tanks and help try to even the odds on the beach heads.
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So these aircraft can land that existing airfields or they make their own runways. This aircraft would be used near the beaches anyway because that's where the tanks would arrived by the Sea lines of communication.
Taiwan currently has 460 M60A3 main battle tanks in their inventory and most of them are operational. The A-10 Warthog would supplement their lack of Abrams tanks and help try to even the odds on the beach heads.
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Douglass screen reader doesn't have radar but the A-10 Warthog does and could see aircraft from far away. The wing design proves that a maneuverable mig-17 can still be shot down by an anachronistic outdated aircraft.
https://youtu.be/kLqOUTW08SU
LTC Eugene Chu COL Randall C. MSG Greg Kelly MSG Greg Kelly
The A-10 Warthog can carry as much ordinance as a B-17 bomber which can include Sidewinder missiles to people's Liberation Air Force jets attacking it.
https://youtu.be/kLqOUTW08SU
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The A-10 Warthog can carry as much ordinance as a B-17 bomber which can include Sidewinder missiles to people's Liberation Air Force jets attacking it.
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SPC Gary C. thanks gary, you would think this would be common knowledge by feel great officers about the A-10 Warthog.
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If they asked and we have them, let’s partner up to have more chips built in the US.
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Agreed but broke back Biden's chip Act requires chipmakers to have daycare. The Biden Administration ruins everything it touches and adds unnecessary regulations and forces companies that go offshore to save money.
https://nypost.com/2023/03/04/how-the-chips-act-is-impacting-child-care/
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https://nypost.com/2023/03/04/how-the-chips-act-is-impacting-child-care/
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LTC Eugene Chu
LTC (Join to see) - Child care is not an issue in Taiwan. Its government already has programs that exist (and is boosting based on wanting higher birth rate). Not every family there has an extended relative to watch minors.
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Taiwan revises childcare support program to help boost birthrate - Focus Taiwan
Taipei, Oct. 27 (CNA) The Cabinet on Thursday approved a revised plan to subsidize childcare, expanding it to high-income families, with the aim of increasing Taiwan's shrinking birth rate.
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LTC Eugene Chu - True, same here in Canada. The problem is that the Biden administration put it as stings attached when they need to shift the production here since China's saber rattling is not just for show. The Chips act will be a hollow victory for Democrats. Why not take some of the $360 billion from the fake Inflation reduction act and take it away from Climate. Why bribe other countries when China is building new Coal power plants weekly? The USA has cut back pollution and CO2 about 25% in the last decade while China has increased their CO2 and pollution by about 200%.
https://energyandcleanair.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CREA_GEM_China-permits-two-new-coal-power-plants-per-week-in-2022.pdf
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https://energyandcleanair.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CREA_GEM_China-permits-two-new-coal-power-plants-per-week-in-2022.pdf
LTC Eugene Chu COL Randall C. CSM Darieus ZaGara SPC Gary C. MSG Greg Kelly 1SG Russell Scott
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LTC Eugene Chu - Correction I mean to say...The same issue in Canada but Canada does NOT pay for Daycare.
LTC Eugene Chu CSM Darieus ZaGara SPC Gary C. COL Randall C. MSG Greg Kelly LTC Kevin B. 1SG Russell Scott GySgt Kenneth Pepper
LTC Eugene Chu CSM Darieus ZaGara SPC Gary C. COL Randall C. MSG Greg Kelly LTC Kevin B. 1SG Russell Scott GySgt Kenneth Pepper
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I wonder why Red China took its eye off of Formosa and turned to this Taiwan place. Ever since the free Chinese led by the Chang Ki Cheks fled there after the war, Red China always had a hard on for the Formosans, what changed?
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Jealousy and prosperity. You can still be jealous of someone you hate. That's my guess.
We scored an 83 out of 100 and Taiwan scored higher with a 94 out of 100.
https://freedomhouse.org/country/taiwan/freedom-world/2022
Besides the egomania of our current Chinese president, maybe they just hate that Taiwan scores high on the freedom scale.
LTC Eugene Chu CSM Darieus ZaGara COL Randall C. SPC Gary C. MSG Greg Kelly MSG Greg Kelly MAJ Ronnie Reams LTC Kevin B. LTC Kevin B.
Even though my battery degree wasn't international business marketing in the Spanish world, I'm not sure so that's why I tagged others here for possibly some feedback.
We scored an 83 out of 100 and Taiwan scored higher with a 94 out of 100.
https://freedomhouse.org/country/taiwan/freedom-world/2022
Besides the egomania of our current Chinese president, maybe they just hate that Taiwan scores high on the freedom scale.
LTC Eugene Chu CSM Darieus ZaGara COL Randall C. SPC Gary C. MSG Greg Kelly MSG Greg Kelly MAJ Ronnie Reams LTC Kevin B. LTC Kevin B.
Even though my battery degree wasn't international business marketing in the Spanish world, I'm not sure so that's why I tagged others here for possibly some feedback.
Taiwan: Freedom in the World 2022 Country Report | Freedom House
See the Freedom in the World 2022 score and learn about democracy and freedom in Taiwan.
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LTC Eugene Chu
LTC (Join to see) - There are other factors for awareness...
1. Chinese Civil War was unresolved based on Chiang Kai Chek's retreat
2. Taiwan only became free in the 1980s. Similar to South Korea, freedom of speech did not exist and nationalized services did exist despite being anti-Communist.
3. Taiwan is a major producer of semiconductors. China wants to economically expand and would also want to take the archipelago intact for exploitation.
1. Chinese Civil War was unresolved based on Chiang Kai Chek's retreat
2. Taiwan only became free in the 1980s. Similar to South Korea, freedom of speech did not exist and nationalized services did exist despite being anti-Communist.
3. Taiwan is a major producer of semiconductors. China wants to economically expand and would also want to take the archipelago intact for exploitation.
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