[ryao]

> And if flying low to strafe results in even one additional loss, all those savings are even more than offset.

If flying low saves the life of 1 additional solider, it would be worth it.

[Manuel_D]

And conversely, if precision munitions saves the life of 1 more soldier than strafing, it's worth it.

[ryao]

An A-10 could drop those in addition to firing bullets. Intentionally limiting capabilities by getting rid of the A-10 in favor of the F-35 would be endangering lives. :/