The A-10 Warthog’s Firepower Made Up for Its Lack of Speed: The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the “A-10 Warthog,” is not known for its speed. But it is surprisingly ...

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The A-10 Thunderbolt II, known around the world as the "Warthog," was first introduced in 1976. After nearly half a century in service, the U.S. Air Force is planning to retire the legendary attack ...

The legendary A-10 Warthog has been granted retirement in 2026 for several reasons, including the changing landscape of modern combat and military budget limitations. Due to the aircraft's effective ...