Boeing (Delta plane above), Fairchild Republic (A-10 foreground) Boeing 757-200 (top, Delta Air Lines); Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II (foreground)

29 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

A rare aviation duo: Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200 rotates above a ground-bound A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthog, showcasing a unique civil-military juxtaposition.

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Katl_spotter13 · 29 Mar 2026

Thanks fr though

GE90FAN · 29 Mar 2026

I’d file a complaint. Thats BS! Great picture btw!

Katl_spotter13 · 29 Mar 2026

GE90FAN · 29 Mar 2026

Who took the photo?

Katl_spotter13 · 29 Mar 2026

Bro you copied me!!!

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Boeing 757-200 (top, Delta Air Lines); Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II (foreground) B752 (Boeing 757-200) and A10 (Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II)

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Airline

Delta Air Lines

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Manufacturer

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Aviation History

The Boeing 757-200 is noted for its powerful performance and versatility, commonly used for both transcontinental and transatlantic routes; it is a legacy type in the Delta fleet. The A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) is renowned as the premier ground-attack aircraft, famed for its survivability and iconic GAU-8 Avenger gun.

Fleet Rarity

B757-200: Becoming rare in passenger service, especially in the U.S. A-10: Around 280 in active USAF inventory, unique as no modern replacement exists.

Record Flights

B757: Used for longest transatlantic narrowbody scheduled operations; A-10 has set endurance and loiter time records in combat.

Safety & Events

B757: Several notable crosswind landings and famous for operation at challenging airports. A-10: Has survived extreme battle damage in multiple conflicts.

Future Outlook

B757-200: Gradual retirement from major fleets expected by end of decade; A-10: Planned USAF phase-out, but ongoing as of 2024.

Specifications

RB211-535E4 (B757), General Electric TF34-GE-100 (A-10)

Engine

38.05 m (B757-200); 17.53 m (A-10)

Wingspan

47.32 m (B757-200); 16.26 m (A-10)

Length

7,222 km (B757-200); 1,288 km (A-10 combat radius)

Range

B757-200: 850 km/h; A-10: 555 km/h

Speed

200-239 passengers (B757-200); Single pilot, 7,260 kg ordnance (A-10)

Capacity

115,680 kg (B757-200); 22,700 kg (A-10)

MTOW

13.56 m (B757-200); 4.47 m (A-10)

Height

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Thrust

B757-200: ICAO Chapter 3/4, ~87 dB; A-10: Military, not civil rated

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