The United States Air Force saw thirty-nine—or nearly 20 percent—of its fleet of 218 Cold War-era Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support (CAS) attack aircraft retired in 2024.
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Air Force has begun retiring its fleet of Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, known for their close air support (CAS) capabilities. Some lawmakers ...
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately called the... Big, tough, and powerful, The A-10 Thunderbolt II “flying tank” is one of the most iconic non-fighter aircraft of its time. In the years ...