I've played this a few times now and can see 3 slight problems with the current set up.
1. There are loads of su27's and f15's which makes it very hard for the slower aircraft. I know team work is the key for this mission but is still very hard defending in an a10 against an su or mig.
2. 4 lives aren't enough, for a rubbish pilot like me anyway.
3. Not many people use the transport helicopters.
How about this? You still have 4 lives but once these have run out you get another 4 but you can only use the transport choppers. What do you think?