Why do they want to get rid of the a10?

The problem is, part of the reason why the Air Force wants to cut A-10s is because the branch says they are no longer relevant to a war with China, which has high-end anti-aircraft weaponry that can shoot down the slow-moving Warthog.

How many a10s does the US have?

A-10 Thunderbolt development structural upgrade programmes from the Integrated Systems and Aerostructures Divisions at Bethpage, New York and at St Augustine in Florida. Over 367 A-10 aircraft are in service with the US Air Force, Air Combat Command, the US Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard.

Can you own an a10 Warthog?

The US does not sell military aircraft to civilians and no other country has A-10s, so no, you cannot purchase one.

Is the A-10 Warthog still flying?

With a variety of upgrades and wing replacements, the A-10’s service life can be extended to 2040; the service has no planned retirement date as of June 2017.

How many a10 shot down?

(Many returned to base almost unflyable, but only seven Warthogs have ever been shot down or crashed due to combat.) Production had been shut down since 1984, and zero effort had been put into coming up with a direct replacement.

Is the A-10 obsolete?

The A-10 is obsolete because it’s an air frame built around a cannon. The cannon is heavy, and the ammo is heavy. For all that weight the ammo runs out somewhere between 12 and 20 seconds. The most efficient way to destroy things on the ground is with guided missiles and bombs.

Is the A-10 still in production?

Why does the A-10 make that noise?

The buzzing is caused by extremely fast firing of the Gatlin gun. The sound sppears to occur after the rounds are fired because the microphone recourding yhe sound is at a distance from the guns. The noise travels at the speed of sound. The farther the microphone, or your ears are away the later the buzzing sound.

How many A-10 Warthogs were shot down?

(Many returned to base almost unflyable, but only seven Warthogs have ever been shot down or crashed due to combat.) Production had been shut down since 1984, and zero effort had been put into coming up with a direct replacement. It looked like the Hog would be makin’ bacon in the boneyard.

Has an A-10 Warthog been shot down?

Is the Warthog plane still in service?

Is the A-10 Thunderbolt 2 a single-seat plane?

single-seat, twin turbofan engine, straight wing attack aircraft by Fairchild Republic. The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin turbofan engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic for the United States Air Force (USAF).

How much does it cost to buy a Thunderbolt 2?

Unit cost. US$18.8 million. (approx. $39.9M in 2019) The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin turbofan engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic for the United States Air Force (USAF).

What was the first A-10 unit to receive the Thunderbolt?

The first unit to receive the A-10 Thunderbolt II was the 355th Tactical Training Wing, based at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, in March 1976. The first unit to achieve full combat-readiness was the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, South Carolina, in October 1977.

What wars did the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II fight in?

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II. The A-10 served in the Gulf War ( Operation Desert Storm ), the American led intervention against Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, where the A-10 distinguished itself. The A-10 also participated in other conflicts such as in Grenada, the Balkans, Afghanistan, Iraq, and against Islamic State in the Middle East .