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The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II – Unstoppable Warthog
Why is the A-10 Warthog one of the most feared aircraft in the world? With its massive 30mm Gatling gun, thick armor, and ...
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America’s A-10 Warthog Is Still at War Against the Islamic State
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 ...
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How an Air Force pilot landed a damaged A-10 Warthog using just 'cranks and cables' after an Iraq War combat mission
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.
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How an A-10 Warthog pilot's helmet keeps them alive and on target
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 ...
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A Russian Cargo Truck Just “Shot Down” a Sukhoi Su-25
The aircraft was on the ground at a Russian airbase in the annexed Crimea region when it was struck by a truck traveling at high speed.
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The beloved A-10 Warthog is a sitting duck for the kind of attack that downed a Russian jet in Syria
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.