For me Hornet will never replace Hog even when fully released. Being able to fly slow is a big advantage for a close support aircraft. I feel I control the target area better, I'm the boss. In a Hornet I'm more like a thief - run in quick, grab a few souls, run back home. Also, I think Hog is a bit complex for many to learn/operate, but Hornet is a sweat spot - almost the FC3 level of complexity, a great deal of capabilities, and sexy too :), although feels a bit outdated comparing to Hog.