The Reason Why the US A-10 Is Still Feared After More Than Half Century

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[_J.F_]

Two of the most awesome aircraft ever built.

[tklube]

That wet compass sure was dancing in the beginning when he fired the gun

[zelgemini]

I love this fighter aircraft so much the A10 Thunderbolt or worthog. I hope the Philippine air force can acquire this multi-role aircraft.

[davidwolf]

If I were a young officer with the option to choose which aircraft I'd be flying, this fantastic A-10 would be my choice. As would have the P-47 back in the day.

[whiteelan]

I think their biggest mistake was the Republic of Korea Air Force's rejection of the A-10. because in the 1990s, the US Air Force and the Republic of Korea Air Force were convinced that the A-10 would soon be retired.
However, the US Air Force still seems to be convinced that the A-10 is needed. But the Republic of Korea Air Force is already late. They cannot change their decision again. Now Korea has to develop a new air-to-ground platform. For a very powerful CAS.

[johnallen]

I flew in the C-130 when I was in the Coast Guard band and they used to fly us around to parades and civic events. It is an awesome plane and it's got a lot of room. If that thing was coming down at me shooting 3000 rounds per minute I sure as hell ain't gonna' stick my head up to look at it. Once the f15's and 16s take care of the high flyers the A-10s can move in to first hit the defensive air systems and then convoys or single targets.

[VAMobMember]

How much value would there be to take a V-22 or V-280 and convert it to a AV-22 or AV-280 just like the UH-1 was converted yo the AH-1. That may create a replacement for the A-10.

[nancyoffenhiser]

Just think, our government was almost stupid enough to decommission this wonderful plane.
Whoever worked on this project may God Bless you always.

[b.a]

با تشکر لطفا در صورت امکان زیرنویس فارسی اضافه کنید . با تشکر

[JG-PyroTX]

I feel like this video could have just been a 5 sec clip of the "brrrrtt"

[geeseylynn]

They need to design that gatling gun mechanism on the back end of these fighters...then any bogie on their tale is going to be blown away! Lol

[swedesam]

Any congress person who removes this essential piece of close air support from the arsenal should be voted out of office!

[nailedtthecrss]

The A10 is the only flying tank in the world.

[meDarkmask]

If the speed could be a little faster, it would be perfect.

[njjeff]

I understand they want to eliminate the A10. Why go thru the expense??

[tatogelashvili]

Musterpiece of Aleksander kartvelishvili(kartveli)🇬🇪

[Airborne_Arty]

Just so I'm clear, it's 3, 999 rounds per min and not 4, 000?

[danadkins]

That's something the Marine corps needs and it needs to be able to launch stuff carrier the Marines needed more than the Air Force does they're the hand me down Force anyway

[johnhopkins]

Warthog + JTAC... Death & Destruction on delivery... just like the pizza man.

[benny]

second comment :0 The a-10 is one of my favorite airplanes :)