The A-10 Warthog was literally built around its GAU-8/A Avenger, a 30mm, seven-barrel cannon that spits depleted-uranium ...

"The coolest thing I've ever done in an airplane to this day is shooting the gun," the A-10 pilot and squadron commander said.

-Unlike other modern warplanes, the A-10 is designed to hover over battlefields and provide precise support, making it indispensable in close combat scenarios. -Despite its effectiveness and ...

Summary and Key Points: In the twilight of the Cold War, the U.S. Air Force explored replacing the A-10 Thunderbolt II, known for its 30mm GAU-8 Avenger cannon, with a variant of the F-16, dubbed the ...

US Air Force Maj. Lindsay "MAD" Johnson is the first woman to command the A-10 demo team. For over 40 years, the demo team has showcased the Warthog's combat capabilities during airshows. Johnson ...

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The A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the Warthog, is considered by some to be just one big Gatling gun with wings. This fearsome battle-tested aircraft of the United States military became ...

In the early seventies, in the wake of the Vietnam defeat, the U.S. military realized the need for an effective close air support jet that could take a beating and deliver deadly blows without too ...

An A-10C was spotted with two Shahed-type UAS shapes painted on the nose while returning to its home base. An A-10C Thunderbolt II of the U.S. Air Force was spotted with two interesting kill markings ...