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How Fast Is the A-10 Warthog?
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the “A-10 Warthog,” is not known for its speed. But it is ...
The A-10 Warthog is legendary - but how much of that reputation is earned? This video breaks down what makes the A-10 iconic, ...
The gun the A-10 Warthog uses is a GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, designed and built by General Dynamics. It can fire 4,200 rounds per minute, making easy work of tanks.
The A-10 Warthog Is Already a Dying Breed Production of the Warthog, the unofficial nickname of the A-10, ran from 1972 to 1984, with a total of 716 units manufactured. Only 162 of these remain in ...
Modern, sophisticated air defense systems have made the A-10 more vulnerable than before. But throwing in the towel on one of America’s most effective warplanes is not the answer.
The A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" loaned permanently to the Weisbrod is the only one held by a Colorado museum. The Warthog flew 64 missions over Iraq during Desert Storm. Its pilot, Capt. Stephen ...