According to U.S. Central Command, these jets were tasked with supporting ground forces in eliminating ISIS fighters within a cave. Although the American-made A-10 Thunderbolt II is nearing its fifth ...

Why the A-10 Warthog Can't Become a Carrier-Based Aircraft No, the A-10 Cannot Become a Carrier-Based Platform - The A-10 Warthog is one of America’s most enduring and controversial warplanes.

A squadron of A-10 Thunderbolt II attack planes, known as Warthogs, are heading to the Middle East. The planes are replacing more advanced aircraft the air force previously deployed to the region ...

Big, tough, and powerful, The A-10 Thunderbolt II “flying tank” is one of the most iconic non-fighter aircraft of its time. In the years following the Second World War, the... Here’s What ...

You can watch the exact moment when an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot successfully landed his aircraft without landing gear or a canopy during a July 2017 training mission By James Clark Updated on Jun ...

Kim Campbell, an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot here ... target when she felt and heard a large explosion at the back of the aircraft. "There was no question in my mind," she said.

Most people have worn a helmet, whether for sports or riding a bike, but probably nothing like the helmet A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots use to connect them to their aircraft. The HGU-55/P helmet ...

A-10s are at risk from MANPADs and other anti-aircraft systems larger than 23mm ... highlights the dangers facing the US' beloved A-10 Warthog in Syria, and possibly even Afghanistan.

Although the American-made A-10 Thunderbolt II is nearing its fifth decade in service, the Cold War-era aircraft remains a fan favorite of aviation buffs and military experts alike. The Air Force ...