Is the A-10 really outdated?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 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 ...

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 ...

Out of all of the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft in the U.S. Air Force’s fleet, an A-10 Warthog with the serial ... i.e. the A-10’s iconic 30mm GAU-8/A seven-barrel Gatling gun So, what ...

Ryan Richardson, 514th Flight Test Squadron commander and A-10 test pilot ... it a fervent fan base. The Warthog’s signature BRRRTTTTT sound from its 30mm GAU-8/A cannon became a rallying ...

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum The Afghanistan government wants the United States to redeploy the A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately known as the “Warthog," back to the ...