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]

An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., departs after receiving fuel in the skies near the border of Iowa and Missouri, July 7, 2021. The A-10, also known as the Warthog, is designed for close air support of ground forces combating adversarial ground forces, including tanks and other armored vehicles.

2022年8月10日 · 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...

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately nicknamed "The Warthog," was developed for the United States Air Force by the OEM Team from Fairchild Republic Company, now a part of Northrop Grumman Corporation Aeronautics Systems Eastern …

The A-10 is the first U.S. Air Force aircraft designed specifically for close air support of ground forces. It is named for the famous P-47 Thunderbolt, a fighter often used in a close air support role during the latter part of World War II.

2024年8月26日 · The Spirit of the A-10: A Life Saving Flight, Lasting Legacy. U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Timothy “Scream” Mitchell, an A-10 instructor pilot and flight commander with the 47th Fighter Squadron, reflects on his career as he stands beside an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 22, 2024.

2009年7月17日 · A-10/OA-10 Thunderbolt IIs have excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and are highly accurate weapons-delivery platforms. They can loiter near battle areas for extended...

Introduction: The A-10 Thunderbolt, one of the most effective aircraft in air warfare, is renowned for its superior performance in carrying out missions in the airspace. In this article, we will explore the history, features, and applications of the A-10 Thunderbolt, examining the significance of this legendary aircraft.

The A-10 was intended to operate from relatively short strips of highway, runways that had been damaged by runway-dibber bombs, or leveled dirt or grass strips -- but not generally from an unprepared flat patch of ground.

2012年3月17日 · The A-10 resulted from a US Air Force requirement for a rugged attack plane to provide close-in support of ground troops using guided munitions. Carrying one of the most powerful guns ever placed on an aircraft, the 30-mm cannon fires "milk-bottle-size rounds" at rates of 2,100 or 4,200 shots per minute.