What makes the aging A-10 Warthog a favorite among U.S. ground forces ... The A-10 was designed to help halt the looming threat of its time: a Red Army invasion of Europe through the Fulda ...

The A-10 Warthog was designed as a World War II-era fighter bomber. U.S. officials desired a successor to the Douglas A-1 Skyraider, equipped with enhanced firepower and performance abilities.

The Fairchild Republic A-10 “Warthog” with its 30 mm rotary cannon has captured the imagination of friendly soldiers and military aviation enthusiasts on the ground for as long as it’s been ...