The A-10 Warthog’s Firepower Made Up for Its Lack of Speed: The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the “A-10 Warthog,” is not known for its speed. But it is surprisingly ...

Why is the A-10 Warthog one of the most feared aircraft in the world? With its massive 30mm Gatling gun, thick armor, and ability to loiter over the battlefield, the A-10 Thunderbolt II has dominated ...

The aircraft’s planned retirement, included in the US Air Force’s fiscal year 2026 budget request to Congress, was moved up by two years. Next year will mark five decades since the Fairchild Republic ...