In Service: Speed: 439 mph
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Crew: One A-10 Thunderbolt II A-10 Thunderbolt II A-10 Thunderbolt II A-10 Thunderbolt II A-10 Thunderbolt II F A I R C H I L D R E P U B L I C F A I R C H I L D R E P U B L I C Speed: 439 mph Range: 800 mi Service Ceiling: 45,000 ft GAU-8/A Avenger CAS: Close Air Support Battlefield Role The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, lovingly referred to as the “Warthog,” is one of the most successful close air support (CAS) aircraft ever developed. Built for endurance, survivability and low-cost serviceability, the Warthog is the “blue-collar” workhorse of the U.S. Air Force. Purpose- built around the General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger, the Warthog is the quintessential “tank buster.” Broad wings and 16,000 pounds of payload allow the A-10 to loiter for extended periods on the front line, making it a beloved sight for U.S. ground forces everywhere. aerospaceutah.org • (801) 825-5817 • 7961 Wardleight Road, Hill AFB, UT 84056 In Service: 1977 - Present
Transcript of In Service: Speed: 439 mph
Crew: One
A-10 Thunderbolt IIA-10 Thunderbolt IIA-10 Thunderbolt IIA-10 Thunderbolt IIA-10 Thunderbolt IIF A I R C H I L D R E P U B L I CF A I R C H I L D R E P U B L I C
Speed: 439 mph
Range: 800 mi
Service Ceiling: 45,000 ft
GAU-8/A Avenger
CAS: Close Air SupportBattlefield Role
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, lovingly referred to as the “Warthog,” is one of the most
successful close air support (CAS) aircraft ever developed. Built for endurance, survivability and
low-cost serviceability, the Warthog is the “blue-collar” workhorse of the U.S. Air Force. Purpose-
built around the General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger, the Warthog is
the quintessential “tank buster.” Broad wings and 16,000 pounds of
payload allow the A-10 to loiter for extended periods on the front
line, making it a beloved sight for U.S. ground forces everywhere. aerospaceutah.org • (801) 825-5817 • 7961 Wardleight Road, Hill AFB, UT 84056
In Service: 1977 - Present
