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Why is the A-10 Warthog one of the most feared aircraft in the world? With its massive 30mm Gatling gun, thick armor, and ability to loiter over the battlefield, the A-10 Thunderbolt II has dominated ...
The U.S. Air Force is reportedly speeding up plans to retire the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the ...
Congress must approve the plan, which would see the US Air Force accelerate retirement of its entire A-10 fleet by two years.
The A-10C Thunderbolt II, produced by the Fairchild Republic Co., features a pair of General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofan engines that produce 9,065 pounds of thrust each.
The late David Rider, a Hagerstown native, pilot, builder and philanthropist whose father worked for Fairchild Aircraft, built the jet center and six hangars at HGR, opening the FBO under his name in ...
Republic P-47 Razorback Bonnie and Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt: Bernie Vasquez and Maj. Nick “Rock” Sand at 1 p.m. July 24 Lockheed P-38 Lightning Jandina III: Jason Muszala and Robert ...
The A-10 Thunderbolt II was built for one job, that is, close air support. That means flying low and slow over battle zones, helping troops on the ground, and taking a lot of damage while doing it.
Nellis units operating A-10 Thunderbolt II attack jets and HH-60 Pave Hawk rescue helicopters would be transferred to Davis-Monthan, under the first phase of a proposed plan, released as part of ...
Daryl Little II, Phoenix Thunderbird, 6-0, 175, So. He had more than 1,000 all-purpose yards and 10 TDs on varsity as a freshman. He's now way ahead of where he was last fall with the work he's ...
The Republic breaks down a position each week leading up to the start of the 2025 Arizona high school football season. Today it's the quarterback.