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not to get into specifics but would the hog with its design beconsidered a short takeoff and landing plane. I know one of its early selling points was its ability to operate forward on less than ideal runways. As it has done in Afganistan.
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I'm not sure what the numbers are to be plugged into the formula in the second paragraph here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STOL

I know it was one of the requirements of the AX proposal to be capable of operating in a forward environment. I also know (weather and loadout depending) that the old girl is capable of a short roll out for take offs and landings, even seen it several times. But as far as being technically falling within the requirements of the definition, I'm gonna say no. Otherwise (in my line of work) I would be familiar with the A-10 being designated as a STOL aircraft, which it is not. The USAFA has a couple of DHC-6 (DeHavilland Twin Otters) that are so designated, and they even come to play (shoot approaches or do closed traffic) where I work from time-to-time (KFCS).

Hope this answers your question.

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Well I have been away enjoying the Thanksgiving Holiday and I see I caused a stir. Well that was not my intention. You see Chili two respected members of this board and known pilots gave credible answers to the original question. Then you gave what I considered a troll answer so I called you on it. If I was to quick on the trigger sorry and no hard feelings. You can ask around I very seldom call B/S here. Mainly because the place is full of jokers anyway. By the way my profile has been updated.

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