The A-10 Warthog’s Firepower Made Up for Its Lack of Speed: The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the “A-10 Warthog,” is not known for its speed. But it is surprisingly ...

Most people associate the A-10 Warthog with its GAU-8 Gatling gun, but its true strength goes beyond firepower. The aircraft was designed for Close Air Support (CAS), providing precise support to ...

The Avenger has seen use in multiple conflicts, earning a reputation that will linger long after the A-10 platform is retired. The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is finally slated for ...

Both the Russian and American aircraft are entering the end of their useful service lives, as ground anti-air defenses grow increasingly sophisticated. In the 1970s, the US Air Force unveiled the ...