A-10 "Thunderbolt"

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B-52H

E-3A "Sentry"

F-117A "Nighthawk"

F-14 "Tomcat"

F-15C

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MH-60G "Pave Hawk"

KC-135 "Stratotanker"

U-2 "Dragon Lady"


U.S. Air Force photo

A-10 "Thunderbolt"

  • Designed for close air support missions.
  • Ability to combine large military loads.
  • In the Gulf War, A-10s,  flew 8,100 sorties and launched 90 percent of the AGM-65 Maverick missiles.
  • The A-10 is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces.
  • Simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles.