The United States Air Force saw thirty-nine—or nearly 20 percent—of its fleet of 218 Cold War-era Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support (CAS) attack aircraft retired in 2024. In ...
The A-10 still serves the Air Force today after more than five decades in service. The A-10 Thunderbolt II may be well into its fifth decade of service with the U.S. Air Force, but the legendary ...
The Farchild A-10 Warthog's greater wingspan, length, and maximum takeoff weight make the aircraft physically bigger than the Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot. Its payload capacity is likewise greater. The Su-25 ...
The A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" loaned permanently to the Weisbrod is the only one held by a Colorado museum. The Warthog flew 64 missions over Iraq during Desert Storm. Its pilot, Capt. Stephen ...
At least two A-10 Warthogs named for Nintendo characters are currently deployed in combat operations in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. By Nicholas Slayton Published Jan 26, 2026 8:01 AM EST The A ...