Helen2222 on January 24th, 2022 at 10:43 UTC »
Saw one at an airshow. Flew towards the crowd; you can't hear them approsching, like whisper quiet.
solareclipse999 on January 24th, 2022 at 12:10 UTC »
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly called the the Fairchild Republic A10 “Warthog," is basically a flying gun. It is built around the 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger, a powerful cannon able to fire at a rate of roughly 4,000 rounds per minute. From Wikipedia
OldKermudgeon on January 24th, 2022 at 13:33 UTC »
A10 Warthog. A 30mm cannon with an airframe as an afterthought.
Looks like it's prepping for mid-air refueling (front fuel gate is open).
Helen2222 on January 24th, 2022 at 10:43 UTC »
Saw one at an airshow. Flew towards the crowd; you can't hear them approsching, like whisper quiet.
solareclipse999 on January 24th, 2022 at 12:10 UTC »
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly called the the Fairchild Republic A10 “Warthog," is basically a flying gun. It is built around the 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger, a powerful cannon able to fire at a rate of roughly 4,000 rounds per minute. From Wikipedia
OldKermudgeon on January 24th, 2022 at 13:33 UTC »
A10 Warthog. A 30mm cannon with an airframe as an afterthought.
Looks like it's prepping for mid-air refueling (front fuel gate is open).