The History of The Legendary A-10 Warthog

The History of the Legendary A-10 thunderbolt II (or warthog) dates back to 1972. The A-10 is probably the most beloved and legendary aircraft in recorded history. The History of the Legendary A-10 is interesting in that, The A-10 Program has had one of the most turbulent origins stories ever. The Legendary A-10 almost never was, on multiple occasions.
The A-10 Thunderbolt engine sounds like sweet freedom to anyone within earshot. Seeing the A-10 Thunderbolt in action is amazing, you can truly appreciate the engineering and history of this legendary warplane.
The History of The Legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II starts in 1973, the Fairchild-Republic Company of Farmingdale was selected to build the A-10, the first Air Force plane specifically designed for close air support. The INSANE A-10 is the most heavily armed, and armored, plane in history. As it was originally designed to counter Soviet tanks in Europe, the A-10 is equipped with up to 16,000 pounds of Maverick missiles, laser-guided bombs and a seven-barrel 30mm GAU/8A "Gatling Gun" cannon. Able to fire up to 4200 rounds per minute, no attack aircraft in history has ever mounted a gun with the tank-killing capability of the GAU/8A.

Enjoy this documentary of the Insane Story of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, by Rad History

0:00 Introduction
0:02 THE HISTORY OF THE A-10
1:04 THE BIRTH OF THE WARTHOG
5:17 THE A-10'S DESIGN.
8:19 MILITARY EXPLOITS OF THE A-10