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A-10 Warthog. A plane built around a cannon. The A-10 is a tank killer and fires depleted uranium slugs from a Vulcan Gatling gun that runs a good portion of the aircraft's length. The forward landing wheel is installed off-center to allow clearance for the gun. In addition to the gun, the A-10 can carry bombs and air-to-ground missiles. The pilot sits in a titanium tub to give him protection from ground fire. This aircraft is as rugged as the B-17. Copyright © 1998-2026, by Albert Knapp and the 486th Bomb Group Association. |