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The A-10 Warthog Could Finally Be Headed for Retirement
ever-reliable Fairchild Republic A-10 Warthog steadfastly refuses to “go gentle into that good night,” in spite of repeated efforts by the U.S. Air Force brass to retire her. However ...
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The A-10 Warthog Was the Best Close Air Support Aircraft Ever Flown
The A-10 is indeed tough, starting with the cockpit ... a revered reputation amongst the ground troops who rely upon the Warthog for close air support. Indeed, when the Air Force proposed retiring ...
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Here’s what it looks like on the receiving end of an A-10 Warthog’s scary-as-f*ck gun run
There are few things more glorious than the furious BRRRT! of the A-10 Warthog's GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm autocannon laying the law on ground-based foes — and now we know exactly why the sound ...
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A-10 Warthog
The Fairchild Republic A-10 “Warthog” with its 30 mm rotary cannon has captured the imagination of friendly soldiers and military aviation enthusiasts on the ground for as long as it’s been ...
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The A-10 Warthog will now BRRRT! in surround sound
The beloved A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft is picking up a brand new "three-dimensional" surround-sound audio system too boost Warthog pilots' situational awareness By Jared Keller Posted on ...
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America’s A-10 Warthog Is Still at War Against the Islamic State
According to U.S. Central Command, these jets were tasked with supporting ground forces in eliminating ISIS fighters within a cave. Although the American-made A-10 Thunderbolt II is nearing its fifth ...