Designed in a DaVinci sketch style this is highly detailed schematic is of one of the most iconic warplanes of the modern era...Farichild Republics A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the "Warthog"
The A-10 Thunderbolt is the ‘flying gun’ and the Tankbuster of the US armed forces. The A-10 is a high-survivability and versatile aircraft, popular with pilots for the ‘get home’ effectiveness. The aircraft was used extensively during Operation Desert Storm, in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The mission of the aircraft is ground attack against tanks, armored vehicles and installations, and close air support of ground forces. The A-10 is suitable for operation from forward air bases, with short take-off and landing capability. The aircraft has a long range, high endurance and can loiter in the battle area. The maneuverability at low speed and low altitude allows accurate and effective targeting and weapon delivery over all types of terrain.
The A-10 Thunderbolt is the ‘flying gun’ and the Tankbuster of the US armed forces. The A-10 is a high-survivability and versatile aircraft, popular with pilots for the ‘get home’ effectiveness. The aircraft was used extensively during Operation Desert Storm, in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The mission of the aircraft is ground attack against tanks, armored vehicles and installations, and close air support of ground forces. The A-10 is suitable for operation from forward air bases, with short take-off and landing capability. The aircraft has a long range, high endurance and can loiter in the battle area. The maneuverability at low speed and low altitude allows accurate and effective targeting and weapon delivery over all types of terrain.
