The A-10 Thunderbolt II was purpose-built entirely around CAS survivability and direct ground support. AC-130 gunships became the gold standard for precision night CAS with unmatched persistence. MQ-1 ...
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The A-10 Warthog: America’s Close Air Support Icon
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, nicknamed the “Warthog,” is a U.S. Air Force close air support aircraft introduced in the 1970s. Built around its GAU-8 Avenger 30 mm cannon, the A-10 was ...
You've probably heard that everyone's favorite combat jet, the A-10 Thunderbolt II, is due to be retired any day now. Most estimates peg the date as sometime in early to mid-2026, so time is running ...
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