The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single seat,
twin turbofan engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed by
Fairchild-Republic for the United States Air Force (USAF).
Commonly referred to by its nicknames "Warthog" or "Hog", its
official name comes from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a
World War II fighter that was effective at attacking ground
targets.
The A-10 was designed for close-in support of ground troops,
close air support, providing quick-action support for troops
against helicopters, vehicles, and ground troops. It entered
service in 1976 and is the only production-built aircraft
that has served in the USAF that was designed solely for CAS.
Its secondary mission is to provide forward air controller
airborne support, by directing other aircraft in attacks on
ground targets.
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10 inch diameter - 25,3 cm
14 inch diameter - 35,5 cm
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