Summary and Key Points: The A-10 Warthog is beloved by U.S. ground forces largely due to its powerful 30 mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling gun, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute. -This cannon ...

Armed with a powerful GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling gun, the A-10 was built for close air support, featuring titanium armor that shields pilots against armor-piercing rounds. -While the Warthog’s ...

Known as a flying bomb-truck, the A-10 really shines when it comes to armament power. Equipped with the formidable GAU-8 Avenger 30mm gatling gun mounted on its nose, the Warthog provides ...

After almost 40 years in service, the A-10 Thunderbolt remains one of the most effective and reliable weapons in the US Air Force's fleet. Although there are plans to replace it with the F-35 ...