Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

Mitchell 🇺🇸

14 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

Two USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II 'Warthogs' on the ramp, ready for their next sortie.

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Cash · 14 Jun 2026

Incredible!

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Aircraft

A-10 Thunderbolt II A10

Standard USAF Grey

Airline

United States Air Force

USAF

Manufacturer

Fairchild Republic

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8

Achievements

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Photo grade

Score: 64.0

A-10s are interesting, but heat haze and distance lessen detail and subject impact—closer or cleaner air would help.

Location

Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field

BOI/KBOI

43.5644, -116.2230

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Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field BOI

Airport

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Aviation History

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, also known as the \'Warthog\', is famous for its durability and effectiveness in close air support. It was designed in the 1970s and has been a key asset for the U.S. Air Force, especially in conflicts like the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Fleet Rarity

Still in active service with the USAF, but only ~280 remain as of 2024, with gradual phaseout plans.

Record Flights

Renowned for reliable close air support in combat rather than range records.

Safety & Events

A-10s have survived famously severe battle damage, returning to base with significant structural hits. Multiple instances of A-10s bringing pilots home safely after losing parts of their wings or engines in combat.

Future Outlook

Expected to be gradually retired and replaced by other platforms (such as the F-35) by the early 2030s unless policy changes.

Specifications

2 × General Electric TF34-GE-100A turbofan

Engine

17.53 m

Wingspan

16.26 m

Length

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

Range

560 km/h

Speed

Pilot: 1

Capacity

22,700 kg

MTOW

4.47 m

Height

2 × 40.3 kN (9,065 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 military (varies by configuration)

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