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Summary and Key Points: The idea of converting the A-10 Warthog into a carrier-based aircraft is appealing but impractical due to significant engineering challenges. -The A-10, designed for close air ...

A US Air Force A-10 pilot recently told Insider about what it feels like to fire the plane's powerful cannon. The A-10 is a close air support plane famous for its seven-barrel 30 mm gun and the "BRRRT ...

The Air Force may be desperate to retire a significant chunk of its A-10 Thunderbolt II fleet, but lawmakers have other ideas. The service sought to retire 44 A-10 “Warthogs,” or three squadrons worth ...

A-10 Thunderbolts from 124th Fighter Wing have just returned from deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve: they brought back one aircraft with an impressive amount of bomb markings. Since ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. After years of infighting, the U.S. Air Force finally gave in and spared the A-10 Warthog from the slaughterhouse. The alarming part is that ...

On May 10, 1972, the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt had its maiden flight. The development of the aircraft began in the early 1960s when the United States military was still relying on the Korean ...

A-10C “Warthog” pilots prepare for takeoff during Operation Guardian Blitz, Jan 23, 2018, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. (Staff Sgt. William Hopper/Air National Guard) WASHINGTON — As the Air Force ...

Like a hoarder with separation anxiety, Congress just can’t let go of the A-10 Warthog, the aging but legendary attack plane the Air Force has tried and failed for years to start to get rid of. In its ...

The Air Force floats an idea that sounds really attractive... to Textron. After more than four decades in service, the A-10 Warthog is due for a replacement. So says the U.S. Air Combat Command.