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What is the difference between a10 Thunderbolt and warthog?
It is commonly referred to by the nicknames “Warthog” or “Hog”, although the A-10’s official name comes from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a World War II fighter-bomber effective at attacking ground targets. The A-10 was designed around the 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon.
Why is the a10 so good?
The A-10’s large, unswept high-aspect ratio wing and large ailerons give it excellent low-speed, low-altitude maneuverability. The wing also allows short takeoffs and landings. That’s handy, because this plane frequently needs to operate from primitive forward airfields near the front lines.
What was the predecessor to the A-10 Warthog?
Ju-87G’s cannon
In effect, the Ju-87G’s cannon was the World War II predecessor of the A-10’s far more devastating 30-millimeter Gatling gun, whose depleted uranium shells sliced up Iraqi tanks in 1991 and 2003.
Is there an a-10 Warthog in War Thunder?
The A-10 was designed for close air support (CAS) of friendly ground troops, attacking armored vehicles and tanks, and providing quick-action support against enemy ground forces….A-10 Warthog.
| A-10 / OA-10 Thunderbolt II | |
|---|---|
| Number built | 716 |
Why is the A-10 Thunderbolt called the Warthog?
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt was built for close air support. Soldiers and airmen nicknamed it “Warthog,” due to the guttural belch made by its giant 30mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon that sticks out its mouth.
Will the A10 be retired?
In its proposal for the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, the bill which will set the funding levels for the U.S. military next year, the Senate Armed Services Committee prohibited the Air Force from retiring any A-10 aircraft in fiscal year 2022.
Is the A-10 Warthog top speed?
420 mph
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II/Top speed
When was the A 10 built?
March 1977
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II/Dates introduced