Key Points and Summary: The A-10 Warthog was literally built around its GAU-8/A Avenger, a 30mm, seven-barrel cannon that spits depleted-uranium rounds at nearly 4,000 rpm and shreds armor with the ...
Supporters of the A-10 have argued that no other aircraft, notably the F-35 Lightning II, can fill the Thunderbolt II’s role. It is the season of miracles, and there seems to be guardian angels ...
The legendary A-10 Warthog has been granted retirement in 2026 for several reasons, including the changing landscape of modern combat and military budget limitations. Due to the aircraft's effective ...