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] .

2012年3月5日 · Declassified War footage. A-10s protecting NATO and US forces in Afghanistan and Iraq by strafing and bombing enemy forces and terrorists.

Developed during the Cold War to tear through Soviet tanks trying to make their way through the Fulda Gap between East and West Germany, the A-10 was a vital component of the AirLand Battle...

A-10 Thunderbolt II conducts a strike on a Taliban vehicle fleeing the scene of an attack in Kandahar province on January 24, 2018. The insurgents in the vehicle were armed with a DShK heavy...

5 天之前 · Even as the U.S. Air Force works to retire its fleet of A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, Warthogs are still proving useful in the ongoing fight against ISIS. And now, the U.S. military is sending additional ...

2014年9月3日 · Let’s back up and look at what was behind this shotgun marriage of World War II technology, turbofan engines and a massive piece of artillery, the 30mm Gatling gun that became the A-10’s best-known weapon.

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...

2025年1月7日 · In the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, A-10s became famous for providing close air support to U.S. troops, often flying “danger close” missions to keep enemy forces from overrunning American positions.

Jet aircraft built for the Air Force for air support of troops, attacking armored vehicles, and providing quick-action against enemy ground forces.

2024年12月27日 · Unlike faster, more advanced jets, the Warthog’s slower speed and lower altitude make it ideal for providing close air support in complex terrains. Its robust design allows it to withstand significant damage, ensuring that it can complete its mission even under heavy fire.