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Is the A-10 really outdated? Can it fly with one engine? AeroTime busts the biggest A-10 Warthog myths and misconceptions ...
Why is the A-10 Warthog known as the Flying Tank? In this powerful and inspiring documentary, we dive deep into the ...
The A-10 Thunderbolt bristles with weapons, from the GAU-8/A Avenger 30-millimeter Gatling gun (with 1,174 rounds) to Maverick missiles, 70-millimeter rockets, and guided and unguided bombs.
The A-10 Thunderbolt II ... Philco Ford created the GAU-8, which makes a very distinct "BRRRT!" sound when its fired, and is the reason soldiers nicknamed it the Warthog. The gun itself is ...
Wanna know what’s behind the trademark BRTTTTT noise of the A-10 Warthog’s GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling Gun? Then, watch this. “It’s a highly-accurate point-and-shoot weapon that grants our ...
Summary: The A-10 Warthog, renowned for its powerful 30mm GAU-8/A Gatling gun, is a critical asset for the U.S. military’s Close Air Support missions. This seven-barreled beast can fire 4,200 ...
It shakes the whole airplane' The A-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly called the "Warthog," is basically a flying gun. It is built around the 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger, a powerful cannon able to fire at a ...
the A-10 Warthog. You can plainly see how the massive, 4,000 pound (including ammo), almost 20-foot long GAU-8 Avenger dwarfs the classic VW bug next to it. The firepower of that gun has become ...
Summary and Key Points: The A-10 Warthog is beloved by U.S. ground forces largely due to its powerful 30 mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling gun, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute. -This cannon ...
A 30mm High Explosive Incendiary round for the U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II’s GAU-8/A ‘Avenger’ cannon stands next to a NATO 5.56mm round at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, June 23 ...