Welcome Back to the Daily Aviation as we discover how the A-10 Thunderbolt II delivers powerful close air support with its ...

A combination of budget constraints, strategic realignment, and the evolution of warfare in the decades since the A-10’s ...

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II has outlasted missile strikes and political opposition alike. Known for its rugged ...

The gun the A-10 Warthog uses is a GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, designed and built by General Dynamics. It can fire 4,200 rounds per minute, making easy work of tanks.

As some A-10 units face inactivation, including the 354th Fighter Squadron whose guidon was retired during the event, the reality of the Warthog’s phased retirement loomed large.

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 ...

Thanks to the DCS World community, a player by the name of Alex Horest gave us a first-hand glimpse of what the Warthog would look like in Ukrainian service.

One of the most recognizable features of the A-10 is the seven-barrel GAU-8 Avenger 30mm Gatling gun perched in its nosecone - and the sound it emits.

The A-10 was well suited for combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, but the Air Force says the planes are past their prime. It wants to mothball the fleet in favor of newer jets.

After decades as the go-to close air support platform for U.S. service members deployed overseas in the Global War on Terror, the beloved A-10 Warthog is slowly evolving to meet the complex ...

A-10 Thunderbolt out of Moody Air Force Base in Georgia is seen here approaching a KC-10 Extender for a refueling mission.

The Warthog, Hawgs, Thunderbolt II -- whatever you call it, it's the Air Force's flying tank. It's both beloved by ground forces and often resented by the Air Force brass. Read on to find out why.