For the WWIII 1985 project in addition to Tanks, lots of tanks, I also need some Close Air Support (CAS). I managed to have a somewhat productive painting streak over the last week and was able to complete the below. This rounds out the required NATO/Warsaw Pact flights based on the current Order of Battle I plan on using. I'm sure the OB will change, but for now, I think I've completed the ground attack stuff.
We'll start with the American units because, well, I'm biased.
First up, a single flight of the Premier 1980's Soviet Tank Killer. And I would argue still the premier tank killer in 2025. (just let that time span sink in, over 45 years of service). The venerable A-10 Thunderbolt II, or as it is better known the Warthog.
Is that smoke rising from the town in the top right of the photo?Next up 3 flights of AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters. These had just entered service in 1985. Gulf War I proved that their HellFire missiles were brutal, but in 1985 they were still untested.
That's it for the NATO ground attack support.
For the Soviet forces we have 3 flights of HIND attack Helicopters.
I know the Soviets had the SU-25 Frogfoot available in 1985, but for my Scenario (at least for now) they are deployed to other fronts.
That's it for now. Take care.
So much lead, so little time.