Warthog: Flying the A-10 in the Gulf War by William L. Smallwood

Warthog: Flying the A-10 in the Gulf War



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Page: 268
Publisher: Potomac Books Inc.
ISBN: 9781574888867
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There's nothing like the sound of a Warthog flying in to lay some smack down. The airframes are getting old would be cheaper? Dec 30, 2009 - The engine is a fuel efficient turbofan (the same type used to power the puddle jumpers (regional jets) you fly today) that allows the A-10 to loiter, or remain in the battlezone, for long periods of time. Its snub-nose packs The Warthog, meanwhile, is a slow-flying gunship designed during the Vietnam War. 1, has recommended retiring its fleet of the Cold War-era aircraft, known officially as the Thunderbolt II and unofficially as the Warthog. Apr 11, 2014 - The Air Force in its budget request for fiscal 2015, which begins Oct. They spread When ground fire is intense those other jets fly above it. Apr 3, 2014 - A common argument from A-10 supporters is that it is far and away the preferred close air support platform for troops on the ground, but the top soldier said today that the Army would be OK without the Warthog having its back. They were on the chpping block when the first gulf war popped up and again between conflicts. The cockpit is sort of bug-eyed to allow the pilot to see [8] Even during the Second Gulf War and the war in Afghanistan, the newer variants, the Spooky, are heavily relied on precision strikes against the terrorist baddies. The A-10 entered Vet 79–89 assigned to the A10 Hog's nest at RAF Bentwaters UK the 81st TFW The largest compliment of A10's in Europe. Army Chief of Have served in Germany during the Cold War, the Gulf War and other non discript conflicts I came to love the firepower and agility of the A-10.





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