It’s an absolute icon - but is the A-10 Thunderbolt II actually outdated? Armed with a 30mm GAU-8 cannon, designed to take a ...

A-10s are loved by ground troops for their ability to fly “danger close” missions against enemy forces, but the aircraft will soon be retired.

The Fairchild Republic A-10 “Warthog” with its 30 mm rotary cannon has captured the imagination of friendly soldiers and military aviation enthusiasts on the ground for as long as it’s been ...

The 30mm guns used on the A-10 and AC-130 are quite different, but they use the same size ammo, and a lot of A-10 30mm ammo is being repackaged for use on AC-130s. There are still large stocks of 30mm ...

This attack and close air support aircraft made its first flight on May 10, 1972 and was developed around its massive 30mm ...