Summary and Key Points: The A-10 Warthog is beloved by U.S. ground forces largely due to its powerful 30 mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling gun, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute. -This cannon ...
After almost 40 years in service, the A-10 Thunderbolt remains one of the most ... In the meantime, the "Warthog" continues to provide close air support for ground troops fighting ISIS in Iraq ...
while retaining the iconic Gatling gun that defines the Warthog’s fearsome reputation. The A-10 Warthog is one of the most popular warplanes in the United States Air Force’s arsenal.