Why are airplanes so important in modern warfare? After all, they do not carry a lot of weapons with them and can be an easy target for missiles
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Because an airplane can (in real time) deliver 6000 pounds+ of ACME FAST-ACTING-HOLE-MAKER.
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Guide a missile right onto a target, like a tank. Or mobile infantry.
something long range cruise missiles can’t do (cheaply).
Also, if not an airplane. A ship (much larger) must do the same thing. Get close enough to launch missiles.
They can also do other things that are incredibly useful in this new form of war.
You can’t use a radio if it’s being jammed.
Your SAM won’t work if they’re being jammed.
Even if they are working, an anti radar missile can make it not work.
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