The aircraft the US Air Force says will replace the A-10 Warthog, but here's why critics say it can't

The A-10 carries six times more 30mm ammunition than the F-35A, but that enormous difference reflects two radically different ideas ...
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The A-10 Warthog is Really Just a Flying Cannon

-Unlike other modern warplanes, the A-10 is designed to hover over battlefields and provide precise support, making it indispensable in close combat scenarios. -Despite its effectiveness and ...
The National Interest

The A-10 Warthog’s Gatling Gun Fires An Amazing 3,900 Rounds Per Minute

Summary and Key Points: The A-10 Warthog is beloved by U.S. ground forces largely due to its powerful 30 mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling gun, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute. -This cannon, ...
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The A-10 Warthog is no plane – it’s a flying cannon

Key Points and Summary: The A-10 Warthog was literally built around its GAU-8/A Avenger, a 30mm, seven-barrel cannon that spits depleted-uranium rounds at nearly 4,000 rpm and shreds armor with the ...
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Why The U.S. Air Force Wants To Retire The Legendary A-10 Warthog

At a recent Air and Space Forces Association (AFA) event in Colorado, the U.S. Air Force announced the retirement of 21 jets from its fleet of 281 A-10 Warthogs. Although the full name of the fighter ...