The USAF A-10 is also known as the Warthog (Hog because of its stubby appearance, but its name dosen’t accurately indicate the love that ground soldiers and pilots have for this aircraft. This aircraft is designed exclusively for ground support. That means that its only job is to rescue ground soldiers in trouble.We love this aircraft because we knew that it would come in and stick to the enemy like glue. This airplane flies slow and just seems to hover over an area forever. The pilot can just take his time and make sure that he does a thorough exterminating job. It can make really tight turns while it hovers because of its design.
Pilots love this airplane because of the added protection that it gives. Since it is made to fly slow it has all kind of added protective features for the pilot. It can withstand direct hits from armor piercing rounds up to 23mm. This plane is so tough that it can even fly with 1/2 wing missing, along with only 1 engine functioning. Any one who has ever piloted or worked on this airplane can easily put a pilot’s ring together to show his or her pride in this aircraft.
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