"The coolest thing I've ever done in an airplane to this day is shooting the gun," the A-10 pilot and squadron commander said.

Key Points and Summary on A-10 Warthog Cannon - The heart of the A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" is its legendary GAU-8/A Avenger, a 30mm, seven-barreled Gatling gun that produces the iconic "BRRRRT" ...

The A-10 was designed to fly low and slow over the battlefield and offer troops sustained fire support. With the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II slated for retirement, the Lockheed Martin F-35 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Paul Iddon is a freelance journalist focused on Middle East affairs. Visitors watch the take-offs of U.S. Air Force aircraft of ...

Hawgsmoke originated in 1996, bringing together the A-10 community in a fierce yet celebratory competition of tactical precision. First held in Battle Creek, Michigan, this biannual event has become a ...