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The A-10 Warthog is no plane – it’s a flying cannon

The A-10 Warthog was literally built around its GAU-8/A Avenger, a 30mm, seven-barrel cannon that spits depleted-uranium ...
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The A-29 Super Tucano Will Never Be the New A-10 Warthog

Key Points and Summary - The Embraer A-29 Super Tucano is a cheap, flexible turboprop built for low-threat counterinsurgency and Special Operations support—but it is no A-10 Warthog replacement. -The ...
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The US Military Is Retiring The A-10 Warthog: Here's Why

The legendary A-10 Warthog has been granted retirement in 2026 for several reasons, including the changing landscape of modern combat and military budget limitations. Due to the aircraft's effective ...
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The A-10 Warthog Is Really, Really Slow. That’s a Good Thing.

The A-10’s handling is forgiving and predictable. Designers outfitted the aircraft with a large wing and relatively low wing loading, resulting in high lift at modest speeds and a low stall ...