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A-10 Thunderbolt (Warthog), United States of America



The first flight of the A-10 was in May 1972.

  • A-10 Thunderbolt
    Image of the A-10 Thunderbolt, also known as the Warthog, the 'flying gun'...
  • A-10 Thunderbolt on airstrip.
    The A-10 Thunderbolt was used extensively during Operation Desert Storm, the...

  • The A-10 is a high-survivability and versatile aircraft.

  • The first flight of the A-10 was in May 1972.
  • The A-10 Thunderbolt's 30mm cannon.
    The A-10 Thunderbolt's 30mm cannon.

  • The magazine drum can hold 1,350 rounds of 30mm ammunition.
  • Pylon storage on the A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft.
    The A-10 Thunderbolt has 11 stores pylons, providing an external load...
  • The A-10 Thunderbolt in action firing 30mm rounds.
    The A-10 Thunderbolt in action firing 30mm rounds.
  • A-10 Thunderbolt engines.
    The A-10 Thunderbolt is powered by two General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbo fan...

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