Welcome Back to the Daily Aviation as we discover how the A-10 Thunderbolt II delivers powerful close air support with its ...

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately known as the “Warthog,” is one of the most iconic aircraft in U.S. military history.

The gun the A-10 Warthog uses is a GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, designed and built by General Dynamics. It can fire 4,200 rounds per minute, making easy work of tanks.

The US Air Force has called for the retirement of all 162 remaining A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft in 2026 Budget., US News - ...

The service moved up the retirement of the final 162 close attack fighters by two years in a budget request and asked for far ...

The US Air Force proposes to “divest” itself of 162 A-10 Warthog aircraft by 2026 and send them to the boneyard at Davis ...

The A-10's design prioritizes survivability above pretty much anything else. The airframe was also built around an incredibly powerful 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon, which serves as the plane's ...