50 Amazing Facts About The A-10 Thunderbolt

Secondary Role

A-10_ Support Squadron commander conducts a preflight munitions check on an A-10 Thunderbolt II

The A-10’s secondary role is to provide forward air controller support. In this role, the A-10 pilot would direct other attack aircraft in ground supporting roles – all planes used for this tactic are referenced as OA-10.

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