50 Amazing Facts About The A-10 Thunderbolt

A-10-Lighting strikes behind A-10 Thunderbolt IIs on the Whiteman Air Force Base
Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston, U.S. Air Force

50. The United States Air Force only has one aircraft dedicated solely to air-to-ground support, the A-10 Thunderbolt II. Known for its survivability, ease of maintenance and brutally powerful machine gun protruding from its nose, the A-10 has won the hearts of any ground troops it has assisted over the years.

Production began in 1976 and the A-10 is still active today. Check out these 50 Amazing Facts About The A-10.

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