Key Points and Summary - Beloved for saving troops in Desert Storm and the war on terror, the A-10 Warthog is finally headed for retirement. -The Air Force plans to divest all 162 jets by 2026, ...

The A-10’s handling is forgiving and predictable. Designers outfitted the aircraft with a large wing and relatively low wing loading, resulting in high lift at modest speeds and a low stall ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Paul Iddon is a freelance journalist focused on Middle East affairs. Visitors watch the take-offs of U.S. Air Force aircraft of ...

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 ...

The first United States Air Force aircraft built specifically for close air support of ground forces was the A-10C Thunderbolt II. All ground targets, anything from tanks to the most specialized ...

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, known around the world as the "Warthog," was first introduced in 1976. After nearly half a century in service, the U.S. Air Force is planning to retire the legendary attack ...

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 ...