2024年3月23日 · The A-10C Thunderbolt II, a mainstay of the United States Air Force’s close air support fleet, is undergoing significant upgrades to ensure its effectiveness in future conflicts. This venerable aircraft, known affectionately as the “ Warthog,” has been a critical asset for ground support missions due to its durability, firepower, and precision.

Finally: US Tests the NEW Super A-10 Warthog After Getting An Upgrade With its razor-sharp fangs and an Avenger Gatling gun, the Super A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthog is the United States’ most...

2024年11月25日 · For example, the Air Force has recently announced it will retire its remaining A-10s stationed in South Korea by January 2025 . These will be replaced with F-16s that have been upgraded with "fifth-generation" capabilities.

2024年12月16日 · In this video, we delve into the awe-inspiring evolution of the legendary A-10 Warthog, known for its iconic thirty-millimeter cannon. Meet the upgraded Blacksnake, an apex predator in modern warfare, designed with advanced capabilities and cutting-edge technology.

2019年8月13日 · The aircraft is from the Moody Air Force Base, Ga., and was the last of 173 A-10s to receive new wings under the Enhanced Wing Assembly program to extend the flying service life of the fleet ...

2020年11月27日 · Built to ravage Soviet tanks on the plains of northern Europe, the A-10 was designed around the General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm cannon and its seven barrels, which are able to dish out devastating punishment to armor.

2022年12月25日 · Another new arrow in the Super Hog’s quiver is BAE’s AGR-20A Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, which not only “smartens”2.75-inch (70mm) unguided rockets, but might even enable the A-10 to carry out maritime strike missions. This sort of capacity could (ahem, cough cough), come in handy for a concerted effort to break a naval ...

2024年9月4日 · The A-10C Thunderbolt II, a mainstay of the United States Air Force’s close air support fleet, is undergoing significant upgrades to ensure its effectiveness in future conflicts. This...

2023年4月28日 · Tensions with Iran, Russia have CENTCOM calling upon the venerable Warthog once again. A squadron of A-10 Thunderbolt II attack jets, specially modified to nearly triple their bomb loads, has...

2023年9月28日 · The Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II was designed specifically for close-air support and has proven to be one of the most effective anti-tank aircraft ever created thanks to its distinctive GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm gun.