The Insane Engineering of the A-10 Warthog
Jun 10, 2023 13:42:25 #
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk6Qr6OO5Xo
An interesting look at the insane engineering of the USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II. Nicknamed the “Warthog” or “Hog” the A-10 was designed for flying close air support missions and destroying tanks. It is not only an incredibly deadly aircraft but it’s also a very durable aircraft. The Air Force got their bang for the buck with the Hog.
An interesting look at the insane engineering of the USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II. Nicknamed the “Warthog” or “Hog” the A-10 was designed for flying close air support missions and destroying tanks. It is not only an incredibly deadly aircraft but it’s also a very durable aircraft. The Air Force got their bang for the buck with the Hog.
Jun 10, 2023 14:07:39 #
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Jun 10, 2023 14:16:24 #
Amator21
Loc: California
bcheary wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk6Qr6OO5Xo
An interesting look at the insane engineering of the USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II. Nicknamed the “Warthog” or “Hog” the A-10 was designed for flying close air support missions and destroying tanks. It is not only an incredibly deadly aircraft but it’s also a very durable aircraft. The Air Force got their bang for the buck with the Hog.
An interesting look at the insane engineering of the USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II. Nicknamed the “Warthog” or “Hog” the A-10 was designed for flying close air support missions and destroying tanks. It is not only an incredibly deadly aircraft but it’s also a very durable aircraft. The Air Force got their bang for the buck with the Hog.
Interesting!!
Poul.
Jun 10, 2023 14:20:37 #
Jun 10, 2023 15:15:15 #
frankco
Loc: Colorado
At Commander's Call in the '70s they would show us Air Force Now films.
One had footage of an A10 at an Italian range firing at a Russian tank that was captured by the Israeli's during the 6 day war that was used as the target. When the dust cleared after the Gatling gun burst there was no evidence of a tank.
One had footage of an A10 at an Italian range firing at a Russian tank that was captured by the Israeli's during the 6 day war that was used as the target. When the dust cleared after the Gatling gun burst there was no evidence of a tank.
Jun 10, 2023 15:16:25 #
Hard to believe there are plans to retire the A10. It’s always put on hold as there really isn’t a suitable replacement for it’s intended purpose.
Jun 10, 2023 15:18:55 #
have you ever noticed that the "wise men" who want to retire the Warthog never had to have CAS?
just sayin' ...
just sayin' ...
Jun 10, 2023 15:55:10 #
frankco wrote:
At Commander's Call in the '70s they would show us Air Force Now films.
One had footage of an A10 at an Italian range firing at a Russian tank that was captured by the Israeli's during the 6 day war that was used as the target. When the dust cleared after the Gatling gun burst there was no evidence of a tank.
One had footage of an A10 at an Italian range firing at a Russian tank that was captured by the Israeli's during the 6 day war that was used as the target. When the dust cleared after the Gatling gun burst there was no evidence of a tank.
Jun 10, 2023 15:55:58 #
Goober wrote:
Hard to believe there are plans to retire the A10. It’s always put on hold as there really isn’t a suitable replacement for it’s intended purpose.
I believe that they bare re-thinking that.
Jun 10, 2023 15:56:26 #
MSW wrote:
have you ever noticed that the "wise men" who want to retire the Warthog never had to have CAS?
just sayin' ...
just sayin' ...
Jun 10, 2023 19:56:58 #
Jun 10, 2023 23:16:56 #
I read somewhere, that the A-10's were going to have their wings rebuilt by Boeing, extending the life of the Hog. There's no more bang for the buck than with the A-10.
Jun 11, 2023 00:16:31 #
This is a beautiful plane. With a plane that has a great deal of redundancy, it offers superiority. I would like to be rated to pilot a beast like this. I would need many years of training. Instead I can only admire it from the ground.
Jun 11, 2023 00:17:14 #
This is a beautiful plane. With a plane that has a great deal of redundancy, it offers superiority. I would like to be rated to pilot a beast like this. I would need many years of training. Instead I can only admire it from the ground.
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