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In 1976, the Air Force priced out turning the A-10 Warthog into a nuclear bomber. The memo still exists.
Tucked inside an answer about F-15s and F-16s was a price nobody requested: $15.9 million to make the A-10 a nuclear bomber.
House lawmakers approved provisions allowing the A-10 Warthog to stay in service through its planned 2030 retirement.
WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force secretary extended the life of the A-10 "Warthog" attack plane until 2030, sparing the aging but beloved close air support aircraft that has played ...
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USAF A-10 Warthog: New Refueling Probe & EW Pod for Middle E
The USAF A-10 Warthog has earned a surprising reprieve from retirement with two critical combat upgrades that are reshaping its battlefield capabilities. In an unprecedented development, the venerable ...
The Frogfoot began production in the USSR 1978, a few years after Congress forced the Air Force to follow through on its plans to develop and adopt its own tank-busting ground attack aircraft. The ...
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, known around the world as the "Warthog," was first introduced in 1976. After nearly half a century in service, the U.S. Air Force is planning to retire the legendary attack ...
There's a reason the US Air Force can't quit the A-10 Thunderbolt II, and while you might think it's simply because the jet is beloved, the real answer is a little less obvious. It comes down to cost.
Hawgsmoke originated in 1996, bringing together the A-10 community in a fierce yet celebratory competition of tactical precision. First held in Battle Creek, Michigan, this biannual event has become a ...
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