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The A-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly called the "Warthog," is basically a flying gun. It is built around the 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger, a powerful cannon able to fire at a rate of roughly 4,000 rounds per.
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The U.S. Air Force has decided to keep the A-10 "Warthog" close air support jet in service until 2040. The jet, designed to dominate Cold War battlefields, will still be flying 50 years after.
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Affectionately called the "A-10 Warthog" for its aggressive look and often painted with teeth on the nose cone, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is the U.S. Air Force's primary low-altitude close.
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Finally US Tests The New Super A10 WarthogThe A-10 Warthog or Thunderbolt II is the most legendary aircraft throughout decades of combat operations. In 2014,.
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A-10C Thunderbolt II 355th FW, 354th FS Bulldogs, FS/82-684. Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ - 2015. "With the converted A-10, we'd have an airtanker that was purpose-built to protect the wildland urban interface," Olson said. He added that "the [A-10 air tanker] could fly very low, fly night missions, see through smoke, drop retardant with.
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The A-10 Warthog was officially "blooded" during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, destroying more than 900 Iraqi tanks, 2,000 other military vehicles and 1,200 artillery pieces. Two particular.
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A-10 Warthog GAU-8/A cannon. The General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger is a 30 mm hydraulically driven seven-barrel Gatling-style autocannon that is typically mounted in the US Air Force's Fairchild Republic A-10 Warthog. Designed specifically for the anti-tank role, the Avenger is 20 ft long and delivers very powerful rounds at a high rate of fire.
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DCS: A-10C Warthog is a PC simulation of the U.S. premier Close Air Support attack aircraft. This is the second aircraft in the DCS series, following DCS: Black Shark, and raises the bar even higher in the DCS series.
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Four A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the Indiana Air National Guard in Fort Wayne perform a field attack demonstration with mock strafing and bombing runs during the Thursday airshow at EAA.
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A-10 Warthog engages and eliminates 5 Taliban fighters with the 30mm cannon in Afghanistan.
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An A-10 Thunderbolt II, fires the 30 mm gun at a low angle strafe, as part of the 2006 Hawgsmoke competition, Thursday, March 23, 2006, at the Barry-Goldwater Range, Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary.
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The A-10 Warthog reflects the changing nature of warfare at the time. As the Vietnam conflict developed, it became apparent that the U.S. Military needed a new generation of ground-attack aircraft. These birds must be faster and more robust to deliver firepower to the battlefield while evading enemy fire.
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OIF: April 6, 2003. Besides the aforementioned Col. Campbell's story, arguably the most famous A-10 mission of OIF was flown on this particular date by then-Capt. (now retired Lt. Col.) Gregory.
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Meet the A-10 Warthog: The US Air Force's iconic 'workhorse' Forces News 763K subscribers Subscribe Subscribed 654 Share 53K views 9 months ago #forcesnews #a10warthog #usairforce The A-10.
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The A-10C Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against light maritime attack aircraft and all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. Features
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A-10 Thunderbolt II Specifications. Primary Function: A-10 — close air support, OA-10 - airborne forward air control Contractor: Fairchild Republic Co. (FRC acquired in 1987, now part of Northrop Grumman ISER) Power Plant: Two General Electric TF34-GE-1 00 turbofans Thrust: 9,065 pounds each engine Wingspan: 57 feet, 6 inches (17.42 meters) Length: 53 feet, 4 inches (16.16 meters)