Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 6,175 Posted June 20 We love videos of the Warthog. I don’t think this one has been posted here. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tennessee Trapper Tom 483 Posted June 20 Love the Warthog. Good video Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Rick 442 Posted June 20 This platform needs to stay in the inventory. We have nothing else that can do what it does, as well as it does. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smoken D 1,384 Posted June 20 Whiteman A.F.B. Personal tour and flight simulator. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 6,175 Posted June 20 The a10 brings its brass home. Do they reload? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chantry 987 Posted June 20 1 hour ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: The a10 brings its brass home. Do they reload? Probably not, the 30mm rounds from the A-10 have an aluminum case which, when the empties aren't being handed out as souvenirs, are probably sent to be recycled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 9,731 Posted June 20 Nice size comparison The GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling gun next to a VW Type 1. Removing an installed GAU-8 from an A-10 requires first installing a jack under the aircraft's tail to prevent it from tipping, as the cannon makes up most of the aircraft's forward weight. (US Air Force photo) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trailrider #896 1,465 Posted June 20 I disagree with one part of the initial statement of the purpose of the A-10. Yes, we want to be able to deliver CAS close to friendly forces! But we don't want to deliver ordnance "close" to the enemy; we want it right on the buggers! Which the A-10 does amazingly well! I'm also not sure about the designation of the A-10 as an aircraft... That sucker is a flying tank! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michigan Slim 4,155 Posted June 20 The air base here in Fort Wayne has a squadron. The Blacksnakes. It never gets old seeing them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
