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A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II conducts a combat air patrol over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 13, 2025. The A-10 Thunderbolt II can patrol over battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low visibility conditions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. John C.B. Ennis)

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II conducts a combat air patrol over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 13, 2025. The A-10 Thunderbolt II can patrol over battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low visibility conditions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. John C.B. Ennis)

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His A-10’s Cannon Malfunctioned Mid-Burst, Blew Off the Canopy, and Jammed the Nose Gear. He Landed on the Belly

The gun the A-10 was built around turned on it mid-burst — canopy gone, radios dead, nose gear jammed. What Capt. Brett DeVries did...

Harrison KassJuly 18, 2026

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GAU-8 Avenger: The Monster Cannon That Powers the A-10 Warthog

The GAU-8 Avenger is one impressive weapon system and the foundation of the A-10 Warthog, despite its age, won’t go away anytime soon. Used...

Peter SuciuApril 4, 2023

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