The A-10 Thunderbolt II, known as the “A-10 Warthog,” earned its legendary reputation for toughness through its unique design and combat-proven resilience. -The pilot is protected within a ...

Built for survivability and firepower, the A-10 Thunderbolt II—better known as the Warthog—earned its nickname “Flying Tank” by enduring brutal combat and bringing unmatched close air support.

The U.S. Air Force has decided to keep the A-10 “Warthog” close air support jet in service until 2040. The jet, designed to dominate Cold War battlefields, will still be flying 50 years after ...

The Air Force built a real gem in the A-10 Warthog. It isn’t some fancy next-generation platform. It’s a classic flying tank with the mother of all machine guns as its primary offensive system.