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Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is an American single-seat, twin-engine, straight-wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic in the early 1970s. The A-10 was designed for a United States Air Force requirement to provide close air support (CAS) for ground forces by attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets with a limited air interdiction capability. It is the first U.S. Air Force aircraft designed solely for close air support.

The A-10 was designed around the GAU-8 Avenger, a heavy rotary cannon which forms the aircraft's primary armament (and is, to date, the heaviest rotary cannon ever mounted on an aircraft). The aircraft's hull incorporates over 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of armor and was designed with survivability as a priority, with protective measures in place which enable the aircraft to continue flying even after taking significant damage.

The A-10's official name comes from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt of World War II, a fighter that was particularly effective at close air support. The A-10 is more commonly known by its nickname "Warthog" or simply "Hog". As a secondary mission, it provides airborne forward air control, guiding other aircraft against ground targets. A-10s used primarily in this role are designated OA-10. The A-10 is expected to be replaced in 2028 or later.

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A-10A Thunderbolt II United States Air Force 77-205/NO Named "Chopper Popper". "Captain Robert Swain, 706th TFS, 926th TFG, 23rd TFW (Provisional), Saudi Arabia, Operation Desert Storm 1991".
Hobby Master : HA1312 \| 1:72 scale \| 900 pieces Worldwide \| read more...

A-10 Thunderbolt II United States Air Force WA AF 75 262 USAF 57th TTW, Nellis AFB, NV, JAWS Evaluation 1977.
Armour Collection : B11B618 \| 1:48 scale \| 800 pieces Worldwide \| read more...

A-10 Thunderbolt II United States Air Force 552 USAF 917th TFW, 47th TFS, "Peanut", Barksdale AFB, LA, 1991.
Armour Collection : B11B919 \| 1:48 scale \| 800 pieces Worldwide \| read more...

A-10 Thunderbolt II United States Air Force 149 Named "Hoosier Hogs". "50th Anniversary D-Day" 1994.
Armour Collection : B11B920 \| 1:48 scale \| 800 pieces Worldwide \| read more...

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