The A-10 Warthog.. A Nod To The Legend - The Concise Report

 The difference-maker, the ground shaker, the tank buster, the hog from hell a lot of the same names to a truly infamous aircraft, one for the ages if you will one that is held its own for upwards of 3 decades and still continues to be in service to this day, this is a nod to one of the greatest if not the greatest aircraft in military history, the A-10 Warthog has without a doubt saved countless lives, provided much-needed support in close quarters when it matters most, taken a beating but given one back 10 folds and has truly carved its spot in the history of the most effect manmade equipment ever.

The essence of the military is molded by the relationship cultivated between its personnel and a relationship that is cherished the most is between ground troops and the warthog, calling upon it for support when it mattered most to ensuring that the playing field along with everything in it is leveled.

The following are a few combat specs of the infamous warplane!

A-10 warthog the difference-maker, close combat aircraft best for the support for ground troops, famous and prioritized with the military's as they trust it for its potential.

The twin-engine design above the aircraft is designed to take fire from the ground, Vietnam was a wake-up call for the Airforce that it will need a close-quarters fixed-wing aircraft, close air support: air action by fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, in close combat. Warthogs are the most famous analog-based fixed aircraft, a tank buster with a huge gun mounted to the front of it. GE TF34 engine - 9000pound feet of thrust, interchangeable parts from left to right to make easy maneuvering.

1 engine a half of tail half an engine and it will still fly, the titanium bracket under the cockpit takes up to 23mm fire anti-aircraft, cheapest in the Airforce inventory,

GAU 81 Gatling gun - 199.5 ft 4000k lbs ()1814kg

3900 rounds per min

30/170 ammunition.

air to air missiles sensors air to surface bombs.

Cheers to a piece of equipment that saved the lives of thousands.

Stay curious, Stay safe.. Stay you.