Why is A-10 so good?

It is heavily armored and designed for redundancy which makes it remarkably survivable in the low altitude /CAS environment. It has an enormous payload. It’s low speed allows for very precise ordnance delivery. It’s extreme maneuverability, even at low speed.

What’s the difference between A-10 Thunderbolt and A-10 Warthog?

Affectionately called the “A-10 Warthog” for its aggressive look and often painted with teeth on the nose cone, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is the U.S. Air Force’s primary low-altitude close air support aircraft. The A-10 is perhaps best known for its fearsome GAU-8 Avenger 30mm gatling gun mounted on the nose.

Why is the A-10 Warthog feared?

Its primary role was to destroy enemy tanks while other roles played by the aircraft in the war include suppressing the enemy air defenses and attacking Iraqi early warning radars. According to a captured Iraqi captain, the A-10 Warthog was the most recognizable and feared aircraft in the Gulf War.

How many rounds does a warthog carry?

The magazine can hold 1,350 rounds of ammunition. The pilot can select a firing rate of 2,100 or 4,200 rounds a minute.

What was a Loach helicopter?

One of the most dangerous helicopter assignments was a tiny scout helicopter known as the “Loach.” Officially designated the OH-6 Cayuse, these things were made of thin plexiglass and metal but were expected to fly low over the jungles and grass, looking for enemy forces hiding in the foliage.

Can a civilian buy an A10 Warthog?

The US does not sell military aircraft to civilians and no other country has A-10s, so no, you cannot purchase one.

What is the newest military plane?

F-15EX
In March, the Air Force accepted its newest fighter, the F-15EX, the first new fourth-generation fighter in over two decades.

Can Warthogs hover?

Known for an ability to keep flying after taking multiple rounds of enemy machine gun fire, land and operate in rugged terrain, destroy groups of enemy fighters with a 30mm cannon and unleash a wide arsenal of attack weapons, the A-10 is described by pilots as a “flying tank” in the sky — able to hover over ground war …