Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II (also known as \'Warthog\')

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22 Apr 2026 · © Raid_nations02

A Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II 'Warthog' with iconic shark mouth nose art, ready for static display.

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AviatorShots81 · 01 May 2026

Nice catch! ✈️

Nico · 23 Apr 2026

Wow!

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A-10 Thunderbolt II (also known as \'Warthog\') A10

US Air Force low-visibility gray with signature shark mouth nose art

Airline

US Air Force

Manufacturer

Fairchild Republic

Gear

Canon EOS Rebel T7I 55-300MM

Achievements

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Location

Lakeland Linder International Airport

LAL/KLAL

27.9893, -82.0207

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Lakeland Linder International Airport LAL

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Aviation History

The A-10 is renowned as the premier close air support aircraft for the US Air Force, especially famous for its survivability, powerful GAU-8/A Avenger rotary cannon, and service since the 1970s.

Fleet Rarity

Hundreds in service, although its numbers are declining due to USAF retirement plans; only operated by the US Air Force and Air National Guard.

Record Flights

The A-10 has served in all major US conflicts since the late 1970s, including the Gulf War, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

Safety & Events

The A-10 is well-known for withstanding incredible amounts of battle damage and returning safely; the shark mouth nose art is iconic and widely recognized.

Future Outlook

The fleet is being gradually retired in the mid-2020s, slated for full phase-out before 2030.

Specifications

2 × General Electric TF34-GE-100A turbofans

Engine

17.53 meters

Wingspan

16.26 meters

Length

1,288 km (combat radius), 4,150 km (ferry range)

Range

560 km/h

Speed

Pilot only; up to 7,260 kg of ordnance

Capacity

22,700 kg

MTOW

4.47 meters

Height

40.3 kN (9,065 lbf) each

Thrust

Not typically rated; military aircraft, estimated above 100 dB at takeoff

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