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How Fast Is the A-10 Warthog?

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the “A-10 Warthog,” is not known for its speed. But it is ...
In an age obsessed with fast jets, the A‑10 Warthog stands out: slow, heavy, and centered on a massive GAU‑8/A cannon. Its 3,900 rpm lead-blasting power changed close air support forever. But ...
The United States Air Force A-10 was designed as a Close Air Support aircraft, built around a potent armor-destroying 30 mm ...
The Future of the A-10 Many lawmakers, observers, veterans, analysts, pilots and members of the military have been following the unfolding developments regarding the Air Force’s plans for the A-10.
Saying Goodbye to the A-10 The Air Force announced in early 2024 that the Maryland ANG would divest its A-10 fleet before converting into an exclusive cyber wing—perhaps harkening greater trends ...
The A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" loaned permanently to the Weisbrod is the only one held by a Colorado museum. The Warthog flew 64 missions over Iraq during Desert Storm. Its pilot, Capt. Stephen ...
Amid an unconventional Pentagon budget rollout, the future of the A-10 Warthog hangs in the balance. A look into spending cuts made in the 2026 defense budget.
A WGAL viewer spotted an A-10 Warthog flying over York earlier this week. Giole Tafani shared video of one of the close air support military jets streaking by around 6 p.m. Wednesday at the ...