Troops on the ground, including those in the Army, Marines, Navy, and even the Air Force, loved the A-10 Warthog—the Air Force brass… not so much. She isn’t sexy, fast, or a shiny new toy. But boy, ...

Key Points and Summary on A-10 Warthog Retirement in 2026 – In a recurring “Groundhog Day” scenario, the U.S. Air Force is once again proposing to retire its entire fleet of A-10 “Warthog ...

"Imagine an unstoppable commercial Learjet with a full-automatic cannon in its nose and an iron bathtub surrounding the cockpit. That gives you some idea of the A-10's appearance and performance." ...

"Imagine an unstoppable commercial Learjet with a full-automatic cannon in its nose and an iron bathtub surrounding the cockpit. That gives you some idea of the A-10's appearance and performance." ...

The A-10 has a better track record in battle—in terms of saving US warfighters in tough ground combat conditions—since 1991 ...

The A-10 Warthog Is Already a Dying Breed. Production of the Warthog, the unofficial nickname of the A-10, ran from 1972 to 1984, with a total of 716 units manufactured.