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F-16 Vs A-10: why Viper’s CAS Variants failed to replace the Warthog

Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

F-16 Vs A-10: why Viper’s CAS Variants failed to replace the Warthog

Dario Leone

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A-10 drivers receive Distinguished Flying Cross medals for strafing mission in Syria that saved over 50 U.S. personnel

Cold War Era / Military Aviation

Former USAF Life Support Technician tells the story of the A-10 Warthog pilot who loved to listen to The Doors during strafing runs

Dario Leone

This A-10C pilot received the Distinguished Flying Cross for exceptional flying skill by BRRRRTTTTing as close as five meters from friendly forces

Military Aviation

This A-10C pilot received the Distinguished Flying Cross for exceptional flying skill by BRRRRTTTTing as close as five meters from friendly forces

Dario Leone

Former A-10 pilot explains why even though the Warthog is an amazing aircraft USAF doesn’t build more A-10s

Military Aviation

Former A-10 pilot explains why even though the Warthog is an amazing aircraft USAF doesn’t build more A-10s

Dario Leone

"Low thrust, Not enough thrust, Engines that don't generate enough thrust." Former A-10 pilot explains why the engines are the biggest weakness of the Warthog.

Aviation Humor / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

“Low thrust, Not enough thrust, Engines that don’t generate enough thrust.” Former A-10 pilot explains why the engines are the biggest weakness of the Warthog.

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A-10 pilot explains why the Warthog would win a fight against an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter all other things being equal (pilot skill, full weapons load, clear weather)

Helicopters / Military Aviation

A-10 pilot explains why the Warthog would win a fight against an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter all other things being equal (pilot skill, full weapons load, clear weather)

Dario Leone

First operational F-16 pilot to fly with Auto GCAS reaches 4000-hour milestone in the Viper

Military Aviation

First operational F-16 pilot to fly with Auto GCAS reaches 4000-hour milestone in the Viper

Dario Leone

A-10 Pilot explains why Flying the Hog without Earplugs is like attending the biggest heavy metal concert in the world

Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

‘It was like attending the biggest heavy metal concert in the world!’ A-10 pilot tells the story of when he flew his Warthog without wearing the earplugs

Dario Leone

Video shows A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft being loaded with weapons on a US Highway for the first time

Military Aviation

Video shows A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft being loaded with weapons on a US Highway for the first time

Dario Leone

Here’s what would happen if you had a chance to steal an F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter

Military Aviation

USAF plans to divest 33 F-22 Stealth Fighters rejected by HASC that instead wants to Upgrade Oldest Raptors

Dario Leone

USAF A-10 Warthog CAS aircraft getting the Common Open Secure Mission Computer to enhance air dominance and improve sustainability

Military Aviation

USAF A-10 Warthog CAS aircraft getting the Common Open Secure Mission Computer to enhance air dominance and improve sustainability

Dario Leone

A-10 Warthog CAS aircraft will practice Takeoff and Landings on a Highway in the US for the First Time

Military Aviation

A-10 Warthog CAS aircraft to land on Michigan highway on Jun. 28

Dario Leone

USAF releases request for proposal to re-wing 112 A-10 Thunderbolt IIs

Military Aviation

Boeing Starts New A-10 Warthog Wing Deliveries to USAF

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Former A-10 pilot explains how he was able to listen to music (also via KC-10 Tankers) aboard his Warthog during cross Country Flights

Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

Former A-10 pilot explains how he was able to listen to music (also via KC-10 Tankers) aboard his Warthog during cross Country Flights

Dario Leone

The Story of Kim Campbell the Heroic Female A-10 Pilot who Landed Her Damaged Warthog Using Only 'Cranks and Cables'

Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

A-10 pilot explains how the Warthog can fly and RTB when it loses hydraulic systems

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“Taking off in an A-10 is like being in an old pickup when you stomp on the gas.” Former Warthog pilot describes his first flight aboard the mighty A-10.

Military Aviation

“Taking off in an A-10 is like being in an old pickup when you stomp on the gas.” Former Warthog pilot describes his first flight aboard the mighty A-10.

Dario Leone

[Video] 354th Fighter Squadron Pilots Land A-10s at Fort McCoy, receive Unprepared Surface Landing certification

Military Aviation

[Video] 354th Fighter Squadron Pilots Land A-10s at Fort McCoy, receive Unprepared Surface Landing certification

Dario Leone

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