US Air Force A-X program

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military aircraft procurement program
gptkbp:aircraftRequirement simplicity
low cost
survivability
ability to carry heavy ordnance
ability to destroy tanks
loiter time
maneuverability at low speeds
operation from forward airfields
protection for pilot
gptkbp:alternativeName Attack Experimental program
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label US Air Force A-X program
gptkbp:launched gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:notableAchievement A-10 Thunderbolt II selected in 1973
gptkbp:notableCompetitor gptkb:Northrop_YA-9
gptkbp:purpose develop a close air support aircraft
gptkbp:relatedTo US Army Cheyenne program
gptkbp:resultedIn gptkb:Fairchild_Republic_A-10_Thunderbolt_II
gptkbp:startDate 1966
gptkbp:weapon gptkb:GAU-8_Avenger_cannon
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Northrop_YA-9
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7