The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin-turbofan, straight-wing, subsonic attack aircraft developed by Fairchild Republic for the United States Air Force (USAF). In service since 1977, it is named after the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, but is commonly referred to as the "Warthog" or simply "Hog". [3]

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

A-10攻击机（英文：A-10，绰号：Thunderbolt II，译文：雷电II，常被美军昵称为疣猪“Warthog”或简称猪”Hog”，通称：费尔柴尔德A-10“雷电Ⅱ”攻击机），是美国一型单座双引擎攻击机。

The beloved A-10 Thunderbolt II will be gradually decommissioned beginning in 2023, as the F-35 and F-16 Fighting Falcon take on its support role.

2023年3月21日 · The A-10 Thunderbolt is a twin-engine close air support aircraft manufactured by Fairchild Republic, now part of Northrop Grumman, for the US Air Force (USAF). The A-10 Thunderbolt is powered by two General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbo fan engines. Credit: Steelerdon at English Wikipedia. The A-10 is a high-survivability and versatile aircraft.

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 air...

2023年12月27日 · The A-10 Warthog Thunderbolt II, nicknamed the ‘Warthog’, has proven itself as a mainstay within the world of military aviation, with a service history spanning over half a century. Designed to provide close air support (CAS) to ground forces, this legendary aircraft has managed to withstand the test of time.

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)

The A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin turbofan engine, straight-wing jet aircraft. Commonly referred to by its nicknames "Warthog" or "Hog", its official name comes from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a World War II fighter that was effective at attacking ground targets.

The A-10 and OA-10 Thunderbolt IIs are 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 all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles.