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The A-10 Warthog Was the Best Close Air Support Aircraft Ever Flown
T he A-10 Warthog is a legendary aircraft. Generally regarded as the greatest close air support airframe ever, the A-10 is best known for being built around a massive Gatling gun. But after nearly ...
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4,200 Bullets in 60 Seconds: A-10 Warthog Has a Cannon Like No Other
Summary and Key Points You Need To Know: The A-10 Thunderbolt II, known as the Warthog, is equipped with the GAU-8 Avenger, a 30mm rotary cannon capable of firing 4,200 rounds per minute ...
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America’s A-10 Warthog Is Still at War Against the Islamic State
The A-10 Warthog was designed as a World War II-era fighter bomber. U.S. officials desired a successor to the Douglas A-1 Skyraider, equipped with enhanced firepower and performance abilities.