What is the main gun on a A10 Warthog?

GAU-8 Avenger 30mm gatling gun
The A-10 is perhaps best known for its fearsome GAU-8 Avenger 30mm gatling gun mounted on the nose. The GAU-8 is designed to fire armor-piercing depleted uranium and high explosive incendiary rounds.

How much does an A-10 Warthog cost?

The A-10 costs between $19,000 and $20,000 per hour to fly.

How many a 10s are in service?

Over 367 A-10 aircraft are in service with the US Air Force, Air Combat Command, the US Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard.

What does A-10 stand for?

It is commonly referred to by the nicknames “Warthog” or “Hog”, although the A-10’s official name comes from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a World War II fighter-bomber effective at attacking ground targets.

Can a-10 Warthog dogfight?

A-10s carry two AIM-9M Sidewinders just in case a dogfight breaks out. As powerful as the GAU-8 is, the Warthog has other tools to help it win a fight with an opposing jet. In case of a dogfight, the A-10 also carries a pair of AIM-9M sidewinder missiles.

What was the A-10 Warthog originally designed for?

The A-10 was designed for close air support (CAS) of friendly ground troops, attacking armored vehicles and tanks, and providing quick-action support against enemy ground forces. It entered service in 1976 and is the only production-built aircraft that has served in the USAF that was designed solely for CAS.

Where are A10 Warthogs stationed?

Some USAF A-10 “Warthogs” are stationed in Poland. 354th EFS (Expeditionary Fighter Squadron ) has deployed again to Poland. This time the A-10s maintain their presence at the Polish 32nd Air Base located in Łask, near Łódź, in the central part of the country.

When did the A10 warthog enter service?

But here’s the thing: The A-10 Warthog was first introduced into service with the Air Force in 1977. But the F-16s that Carlisle says he wants to use in their place were first introduced only one year later, in 1978.

What is The wingspan of an A-10?

The A-10 is 53 feet, 4 inches (16.16 meters) long, 14 feet, 8 inches (4.42 meters) high, has a wingspan of 57 feet, 6 inches (17.42 meters), can go 420 miles per hour, and can weigh 51,000 pounds (22,950 kilograms) at heaviest. It is armed with a 30 mm GAU-8 Gatling gun, and can have a few tons of bombs or missiles.