The endangered A-10 ‘Warthog’

The A-10 Thunderbolt II may be retired due to sequestration budget cuts. Known mainly for effectively defeating ground targets near friendly troops, the "Warthog" is able to survive heavy anti-aircraft fire. What makes it unique.

EXTERIOR

INTERNAL STRUCTURE

COCKPIT

CANNON

COMPARING ROUNDS

Sources: Times reporting; Pierre Sprey, aeronautical engineer