US Finally Revealed Their Brand New Super A-10 Warthog!

When air support is needed on the battlefield, nothing inspires both confidence in friendly infantry and chilling terror in enemy infantry like the silhouette of an A-10 Warthog!
It’s not for nothing that this attack aircraft has become a true icon of American military aviation, bursting into all sorts of halls of fame with both wings spread!
But can Warthog remain relevant for the foreseeable future, given the active development of drones and artificial intelligence technology?

[@lynnkramer1211]

There was virtually nothing about the 'Brand New Super A-10 Warthog!". WTF?

[@BraydenFutral]

A-10C that's the "new" one

[@markhutchison6042]

So it's really just an upgrade on existing models,which DOD wants to retire

[@davidpeters6536]

@@markhutchison6042 It is more than an "upgrade" it has been modernised and improved from wings to fire power.

[@Jose-qh6bc]

Did you watch the full video, or you just didn't understand it?

[@factChecker01]

It's just about the A-10C and the upgrades that would be expected for any 20-year-old airplane like the A-10C.

[@ZiporaB]

Just stopping by…. I was the first female technician (inertial and navigational systems) to work on A-10s on the line. And to reiterate what others have said, they are a true niche jet, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it and to hear our ground troops speak of them is absolute love and respect. 🫡 ✊ I ❤my warthogs brrrrrrrrrrrrrt

[@gabrielbucur5327]

Excuse me you was a female technician. Now, what is the difference between a female technician and a technician? I would like an answer.

[@Fred-vy1hm]

@@gabrielbucur5327 The female technicians 23rd pair of chromosomes are XX. The OP's use of the word "first" indicates that prior to her employment all other of the companies technicians were males. It's not rocket surgery. 🤔

[@susip898]

@@ZiporaB Well done Zipora 👍 from one female map maker to another.. Your hard work & determination opens the door for others to follow.. Thank YOU 🙏🪷

[@DinoNucci]

I don't think it's nice to assume your gender

[@michaelbentsen9869]

@@susip898 Following the Women's Lib movement, they were required to open their own doors.

[@natet7323]

I was a crew chief from 2008-2014 mainly working in the A/R shop. It’s a great plane and was fairly simple to maintain. Our fleet mostly consisted of 1977-1978 models with a couple of 1980 models as the newest we had. We would sometimes have difficulty removing the rudder carriage pedals, having the throttle quadrant rigged just right, and locating parts sometimes. After they added air vents near the pilots knees, we really hated rudder pedal carriages. We enjoyed the 1980 models the best as they had a few extra access panels making maintenance easier on certain task. Our planes would sometimes get shot up in Afghanistan, but always came back. I enjoyed my time with them, before transitioning to the C130. Interesting fact, we needed a new canopy one time. New ones are no longer made, so we had one shipped from the boneyard. It looked identical, but was slightly different. We had to modify it for it to work. Come to find out, every canopy was handmade for each aircraft made. Everything else on the plane was an easy swap.

[@susip898]

Thank you so much for sharing your story & your service 🙏

[@PennywiseTheJokerLoL]

Skip to 9 mins if you want to hear about "updates to the A-10 C". Everything else is just history and useless garbage to fill a 10 min video. Save 10 mins of your life and move along.

[@TOOLMAN4hvac]

❤

[@andrewallen9993]

Thank you.

[@KingBrooks87]

Thanks man

[@williammitchell9655]

Thx

[@Phxshadowz]

❤

[@glenngriffon8203]

The A-10 Warthog! The “Sweetheart” of every Infantryman! They just don’t come any better! May she live forever.

[@hermansims2296]

from an old disabled U.S. Army Infantryman..."Hooah!" and as we always said after hearing that Brrrt, "Fuck Yeah!"

[@memkiii]

Let's see how they fare in a contested airspace. Even in the Gulf, they had to fly so high that they were unable to properly identify targets. Result. British vehicles and their crews being hit. Nope. Unless the next war is a rerun of strafing the Taliban, this thing is useless.

[@Peace-ju9us]

Yes I want to keep the A-10, I am a combat engineer

[@dallasyap3064]

Army should just fly the A-10 themselves since the Air Force doesn't want them.

[@andrewgalindo6959]

If you want the most honest answer you can possibly get just ask the troops on the ground. They'll tell you exactly what they think and/or feel. Personally I feel this plane should never be retired, just upgraded to be kept relevant. The troops on the ground will thank you from the bottom of their collective hearts.

[@ZiporaB]

That ☝🏻, ask our ground troops.

[@dallasyap3064]

That's the problem. Army troops want it, but Air Force doesn't want to keep it they're trying to retire it but they've been unable to (at least fully) bcoz Congress intervened. The Air Force doesn't even have a plan to replace the A-10 in the CAS role, clearly showing they don't really care about supporting Army grunts. And this is exactly why the Army should be allowed its own fleet of fixed wing air force, such as having the A-10, AC-130, C-130, F-16, CV-22, just as how the Navy and Marine Corps can and do have their own air force to support their own missions. The Army was d*mb to agree to the Key West Agreement.

[@MrMerrick671]

Came here to say exactly that and I'm not even a US citizen but know those that would agree 1000%, fantastic aircraft that would be nigh on impossible to replace.

[@kennethkossie7917]

NO KIDDING! Saved us during Desert Storm!

[@danielstevens3869]

Yes we will

[@MultiSerge1980]

Where is the A-10 Replacement aircraft that headlines this video?

[@Jose-qh6bc]

Where does it mention a replacement? A 15-year old kid would understand the context here

[@jsflysrc]

Title “US Finally Revealed Their Brand New Super A-10 Warthog!” Very dishonest!!

[@xpEddie]

It’s typical clickbaiting

[@leonartac8722]

Nothing about the new A10. Liers, done with this hoax.

[@Czechmate823]

The US should keep the A-10. Amazing tech from a bye-gone era for a foe that was defeated but may return!

[@chickennuggetguyWT]

They can't, it's too expensive to keep it in the air. Oil leaks from the engines of all A-10s 24/7. Repairing it and keeping it in the air will make it close to about a billion for one by the mid 2030s.

[@taras3702]

If they won't, Ukraine would be happy to have them.

[@chickennuggetguyWT]

@@taras3702 the Ukrainian situation isn't fit for A-10s right now, plus they are the ones not buying them.

[@rexbentley8332]

Something works, don't mess with it.

[@termiusprime]

Except it doesn't work, not in a modern day scenario anyways. The F-35 is superior in every way, except moral support. I love the A-10, but in contested airspace it fails.

[@PaulCowell-r4f]

@@termiusprime You just answered your own complaint. When the F 35 gains air superiority the A 10 then goes in as ground support in a devastating way

[@stankrod8012]

The F-35 isn’t anything more than a stealth SAM sight finder. It’ll fly in undetected, or at least looking like a bumble bee, find the SAM sites. Then it’ll send the grid coordinates to all the other planes loitering just outside the range of the SAM’s. At that time 82 million anti radar missiles will be fired off by those other planes. That’s the F-35 in a nutshell. The raptor will be the top fighter plane for an insanely long ass time. So, once the F-22 gains air superiority, then the A-10 will be flares in flares out cleaning up everything on the ground

[@stevestruthers6180]

@@termiusprime But the A-10 isn't designed to interdict enemy fighters. It's designed primarily to carry out ground strike missions, and would not be used in contested airspace. If it was, fighter escorts would be sent up to protect it as it carries out its mission of destroying enemy tanks, armoured fighting vehicles and infantry formations.

[@ChiefCrewin]

​@@stevestruthers6180to be fair though, the AC130 is a superior CAS platform. Source: 10 year crew chief on the gunships.

[@lawrenceherrel6370]

The A10 found it's niche and will remain there until that niche no longer exists. Long live the A10

[@davescott9409]

I spent 30 years in the Air Force. Never underestimate the stupidity of Air Force leadership. I remember after Desert Storm they wanted to replace the A-10 with an A-16. Yes, that was going to be an attack version of the F-16.

[@willwinters3910]

Anytime you hear of a "new" existing aircraft, just put in "upgraded avionics package" and save 10 minutes of your time.

[@ataxpayer723]

Scrub through to 9:15 to hear about the upgrades.

[@semperparatus3685]

I supported the "Hog" in conflicts around the world. I still giggle every time I hear the Brrrrrrrt. When the A-10 came on station, the enemy would button up or just stay home...

[@pauloakwood9208]

Some platforms, like the A-10 and the B-52 are just timeless.

[@bigcity2085]

....and they need to stand off or get SAM'd .

[@MindFusion-ij1xl]

Similar to the C-130

[@kennethmartin1300]

@@MindFusion-ij1xlAnd the CH-47 Chinook. Some video says military analysts can't predict ANY replacement or major design change.

[@razony]

Nice. Now where's the new super A-10 Warthog?

[@nightlightabcd]

The A10C. Upgraded to the A10C.

[@ataxpayer723]

What Super A-10 Warthog are you referring to? Scrub through to 9:15 to hear about the upgrades to the existing A-10..

[@razony]

@@ataxpayer723 Read the caption above. That Super A-10 Warthog.

[@modeler308]

The adage "If it ain't broke, don't 'fix' it!" absolutely applies.

[@djoswald9128]

If it ain’t broke, make them better.😉.

[@rookieharmonicaplaye]

Amen 🙏. Save the Warthogs !!! They are hard to beat and definitely have their place on the battlefield !!

[@StealthySpace7]

The absolutely do not have a place on a modern battlefield

[@Scott-v8k]

The A-10 is the infantry's best friend for close air support.

[@dallasyap3064]

It's a wonderful CAS aircraft. The Army should be flying this plane, along with few other aircraft to support its own missions, especially since Air Force is not interested and wants to retire it without replacement.

[@AB-ot3bc]

The warthogs are the best ground support vehicle for our soldiers.

[@christedrowe]

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE NEW SUPER WART HOG?

[@orlock20]

It's at the very end, about the last two or three minutes of the video.

[@ataxpayer723]

Scrub through to 9:15 to hear about the upgrades.

[@enderdragoon]

The problem with trying to retire the A10 is we still need an actual CAS bird. No the other aircraft we fly are *not* CAS, at best an F35 can do standoff ATG fires. A high velocity fork can bring down an F35, you cannot do anything close with it to enemy ground contacts. If you retire the A10, then task engineers with designing the next modern CAS platform... You just end up with the A10 again.

[@nadjasunflower1387]

this 100% this...grunts on the ground feel safer with grunts in the sky...

[@knowahnosenothing4862]

I have a theory the V280 Valor once it comes online will theoretically be able to carry 64 hellfire missiles after doing some maths and it might take up the big hole left once the A-10 airframes are finally retired but it won't be the same.

[@perryallan3524]

No. You end up with a new series of drones for Close Air Support for the future. The problem is that the A-10 is extremely susceptible to shoulder launched anti-aircraft missiles. The US did not fact those in Iraq or Afghanistan. If they did there would not be a single A-10 left. I saw an analysis of using A-10's in Ukraine where he Russian Troops have shoulder launched anti-aircraft missiles and that analysis projected a maximum life of an A-10 at 4-5 days of use, with 50% shot down in the 1st 2 days. Bringing last war's tools to a more modern battlefield does not work... Many many examples of that in the history of warfare.

[@orlock20]

@@perryallan3524 Any low flying aircraft is susceptible to shoulder launched missiles.

[@nadjasunflower1387]

@@perryallan3524 maybe...you know what else doesn't work...using fast movers as CAS...already been done before...doesn't work...and will never work, not to the degree that the A-10, skyraider, and super tweet did. you know what else is susceptible to shoulder fired missles...everything in the air...

[@chrism3872]

Uh huh - complete BS re: “new” A-10….

[@doubleplusgoodthinker9434]

When I lived in Norfolk (UK) I was regularly used as dummy target practice by a pair of Warthogs, while I was driving along the long straight country roads. First one would zoom over and then the other. Then they would come round and do it again. That was in 1987. I am amazed that they are still flying.

[@williampomplun6750]

My Dad Crewchiefed/worked on the A-10 at Barksdale AFB when I was 20 something,,,, now I'm 63 y/o! His Reserve Unit 917th was PULLED to Arizona when NO NAME MCSTAIN ran the SENATE ARMED FORCES COMMITTEE and tried to retire the A-10. I was at Lake Bisteneau, S.E. of Barksdale AFB, when 2 A-10's flew in between the Cypress Tree Tops along the ski channel that waa about two skiboats width to pass safely. Those A-10's came back with cypress tree tops stuck in the leading edge of wings and engine collins. Truly TOUGH BIRDS! The cracks in the WINGS were from pilots yanking G'S that I wouldnt want to try to take. That's why TWIN TAIL VERTICAL STABILIZERS were placed on the A-10, to push the nose hard when banking out of the attack run, placing that TITANIUM BELLY against any possible enemy return fire.

[@brianjschumer]

Thank you for adding..all now makes sense..

[@bbivens8263]

NO NAME MCSTAIN. I liked that. He was truly inept.

[@williampomplun6750]

@@bbivens8263 I dont deprive him of recognition of his srvice as a Naval Officer, in the Hanoi Hilton. But, he was an Admiral's son who was accepted over others off of his FAMILY POSITION. AND, when he launched a missile on the deck of the carrier, he would've/should've been washed out! The Fire caused many of lives! James Stockdale served honorably, and was on point, flying when the Bay of Tonkien was a FALSE FLAG Event to cause VIETNAM WAR. I believe Stockdale's selection for V.P. by Ross Perot Presidential Run was the doom of the INDEPENDANT CANDIDATE'S TICKET. People just didn't know if HANOI HILTON/PRISONER OF WAR ABUSE, MIGHT HAVE FRACTURED HIS PSYCHE.. WE ENDED UP WITH BILL & HILLARY CLINTON! OR THE START OF THE UNI-PARTY!

[@burtmottola3948]

The Military should never retire the SUPER WART HOG -- it is too awesome

[@siddharthshekhar909]

The A10 : the infantryman's guardian angel. Fantastic piece of engineering. It's needed. It can take off from dirt roads , using dirty fuel, give hell and take heavy punishment and return to base with one wing or engine. Can manuevre at low altitudes and slow speeds.

[@georgew.5639]

The A-10 is the CAS version of the B-52 bomber. Except that the A-10 is much more difficult to shoot down. And is far more precise in its targeting capabilities. And until another aircraft is built with all of the A-10’s capabilities, it’s not replaceable. And cannot be retired.

[@orlock20]

Russia has SAMs that are the size of pickup trucks that can travel Mach 3. Those missiles carry so much explosives that the Russians have used them as surface to surface missiles.

[@josephdelp87]

The A10 will be a bada$$ plane for another decade minimum .

[@jerryhayden8720]

Absolutely the A-10 should stick around for many more years.

[@AbrAhAdAbrA-111]

A-10 is a masterpiece of avionics !

[@Summitclym]

Love that platform because when ground troops are in a pickle, the A10 does the rescue very nicely!

[@billdiamond4660]

The A-10 is the most awesome plane that we have they can do everything, protect the pilots protect the ground troops deliver a lot of ammunition to its target survivability is a plus and the ground troops love it. There is nothing better than the A-10.

[@perryallan3524]

Until its shot down with shoulder launched missiles because the A-10 is extremely susceptible to shoulder launched anti-aircraft missiles. The US did not fact those in Iraq or Afghanistan. If they did there would not be a single A-10 left. I saw an analysis of using A-10's in Ukraine where he Russian Troops have shoulder launched anti-aircraft missiles and that analysis projected a maximum life of an A-10 at 4-5 days of use, with 50% shot down in the 1st 2 days. I believe that that A-10 useful life is limited. The Ukraine war has shown us that everyone in the future will have shoulder launched missiles, mobile artillery that can shoot and scoot in a few minutes, and drones... lots of drones. I believe that drones will take over most of the close air support mission

[@chickennuggetguyWT]

This isn't new. It's just an A-10 with slight modern upgrades.

[@richardavery2244]

Sorry for this last comment but an A-20 advanced A-10 should be purchased with at least 3 different weapons packages as part of the procurement contract, the military industrial complex should stop nickel and dimming the tax payers to bankruptcy, give the American public a break. The A-20 could be setup as an anti- ship weapons platform that could serve aboard aircraft carriers able to carry medium range anti-ship cruiser missiles!

[@thomasdenoyelles1784]

A10 should remain in service beyond the mid 2030’s. Outstanding equipment.

[@peterjuziuk5504]

The Warthog will always be relevant!

[@mannyschlaich]

The A-10 is perhaps the greatest close air support airframe ever made. Friendly ground combatants liked to know they had an aircraft like the A-10 minutes away to clearly turn a bad situation around.

[@donniee1934]

In Vietnam, we loved hearing the Hueys and Cobras come in to save our asses. I know todays soldiers must have the same feelings about the A-10. Keep it alive so it can keep our soldiers alive.

[@thejerrybrown]

Yes Keep up the great support A10. We needed you and you showed up. If we need you again, we want you to show up. Just keep getting better.

[@jefflanduyt6750]

The Thud and Grandpa Buff are FOREVER! Ask any grunt who's had their backside save by a Hog if it should be retired. If the Buff can can last to the ripe age of 70+, why can the Thud?! I approve my tax dollars being spent on 4 aircraft... the B52, F15, F/A18 an the A10.

[@mustang5214]

the thud ..one of my favorite combat jets...i dont think many jets today can keep up with chief on the deck epically with full combat load

[@armedprophet3321]

Just like the F15……..you don’t discontinue perfection, you continue to build on it !

[@michaelihsan7869]

A-10 is the baby to the Mother that I worked on during my Vietnam Tour of Duty, the AC-130 Spectre Gunship 😮😅😊😂❤❤. All the flying power that you will need & all the Firing power to support all of our ground pounding troops in boots. They call, Air Force Haul ass to Whoop Ass of the enemy! Glad to see the A-10 live another decade of really USA MILITARY POWER. God definitely has Bless America. Off We Go into the Wild Blue Yonder! Aim High Air Force!😊

[@user-ff2iz5qc6l]

The A10 is what the F4U Corsair was to the Marines in the Pacific during WW2. One of the best close air support aircraft of its time.

[@brianjschumer]

and The P47 Thuderbolt was to the Tank destroyers in Europe WW2..hence Thunderbolt to Thunderbolt

[@George-j6g7f]

They need to keep it in service because of its durability love to see it keep serving just like the b-52 and the strike eagle

[@billwyatt2449]

They are like the BUFFs. Until a technology is developed to defeat them, you cannot upgrade perfection.

[@YellowBrickFloyd]

A flying tank !!! Love it.

[@dash5257]

I remember seeing a video when I was in the military during Desert Storm where a A-10 had a hole big enough to stand in on a wing. Pilot said a missile went through it. There were reports of A-10 so damaged that they pushed them off the runway because they were unrepairable. Talk about a tough jet

[@Dragonscout]

This airframe has saved more lives than any other in the world over the last 5 decades! The survivability is off the chart and the cost effectiveness is truly impressive for American taxpayer. No wonder the lapdogs in Congress controlled by lobbyists hate the Hog! Had friends and lots of brothers and sisters alive today because of her!! I only wish the Air Force generals would have to be on the ground one time and have their lives depend on the insane performance of the A-10. Might actually change their minds for an hour...

[@randomAnnanoumousDude2134]

I agree fully! I would add that the Chair force should either be pulled back under the Army or split into two forces. One Army and one for the Air. Army gets the machines it needs this way! I personally think the A10 should live on, as long as there are tanks on the ground. Even better if it's an Army aircraft and continually modernized and rebuilt as needed.

[@petermenningen338]

The original Designers of it and the B-52 new their stuff.

[@Wideoval73]

The Grunts best friend! The Fighter Mafia doesn't like it, but the Grunt on the ground does.

[@scottmayberry3906]

"WartHog" -- nothing like it, and Nothing can replace it. Until you have seen it saving your Bacon; then you will Never know!! Salute " Eaglehrt "

[@johnashcroft-jones6091]

NOTHING TO SEE HERE.

[@forestmcneir3325]

Give the A-10 to the Army.

[@raulcolon9652]

The A10 is a sweet looking machine . When the troops see it coming they know they are safe. The A10 should live for ever it dose the job of fighter jets up close.

[@nadjasunflower1387]

it already is. lol Air Force is the child of Army. USAAF (United States Army Air Corps) US Air Force in WWII. USAF is in lock step with USA

[@dallasyap3064]

Facts. The Army should have its own air force to be honest.

[@dallasyap3064]

@@nadjasunflower1387 Air Force was born from the Army but ever since then it is an independent service branch completely separate from the Army. And ever since then it has been taking or trying to take away Army's fixed wing toys and even got the Army to agree on weight limit of helicopters etc. The problem is that the Air Force isn't interested in supporting Army ground operations (at least that's what the big bosses think). Air Force leaders have been trying to retire this plane for a long time now without even coming up with a replacement plane to fulfil the CAS role, but Congress has been stopping them from doing so. When the Air Force took the Army's aviation assets away in the late 40s, they promised they're gonna provide CAS and whatever support needed. But they didn't even build a dedicated CAS plane until several years into Vietnam, and until the Army developed its own attack helo (AH-1 Cobra) which the Air Force sort of saw it as Army overstepping into Air Force's territory. The Army should have its own fleet of air force, flying aircraft such as A-10, AC-130, C-130, F-16, CV-22, to support its own operations. If the Navy and Marine Corps can have their own air force to support their own missions, then so should the Army.

[@forestmcneir3325]

@@dallasyap3064 Yes! Just like Navy and Marines!

[@josealeman332]

Hell yes , this baby can go anywhere :)

[@tomjoad3034]

The A-10 Warthog and the B-52 Stratofortress are absolutely vital !! this is my sentiment, if it's not broke why fix it !??

[@user-rq4kb8su9o]

WAR HOG or NOTHING keep the hog on the Battle field💯%❤

[@jack6539]

If encountering a dinosoar, it is advised to treat it with respect. A10 is a dinosoar which should not be messed with. Good to see sone new life breathed into them. Much respect from aus.

[@richardavery2244]

I would only replace the A-10 with an A-20 Razorback built upon an A-10 chassis, with the following improvements 1. Sweep back wings and tail for supersonic flight speed 2. Upgraded engines for more thus 5000 to 8000 lbs more 3. Longer wings to increase payload 4. Most versions should have two pilots a weapons specialist to take the load off the lead pilot 5. Two of those Avenger Gatling guns with reduced rate of fire to enable the aircraft to do more damage to targets and stay on station longer 6. The larger A-20 should be built around the 2 Gatling guns, with a wider fuselage to carry more fuel 7. Finally the A-20 should carry 8 air to air missiles instead of 4. 😮

[@randomAnnanoumousDude2134]

Sounds like a big engineering task... I often wonder if America could build a replacement for the A10, given the current darling of stealth.

[@gepal7914]

The key is, how can it cope with Manpads and other SAM’s. It would appear too vulnerable. But, I would like to see them give it a try.

[@billrasmussen4716]

After 3 deployment overseas, he'll yea , keep em flying

[@Tib-s9c]

This is hands down best aircraft the American arsenal has from the air! I flew one back in the 70's.

[@geraldrembert2461]

I consider this plane to be a true fighter even if it does not have the "Fighter" designation. Keep this plane.

[@randywatkins3306]

I was so lucky too be in Germany when the very first A10s Showed up ! Too the 🎉 1st Infantry Division !

[@larryratterree6358]

Should never be replaced!!!

[@roberthenry9319]

Absolutely. It is a damn shame that the good ol' Civil War musket ball was replaced. It worked just fine.

[@dougcraft77]

B-52 is planning on 100 years. The Warthog is only touching 50. Maybe she'll be by the big girl!

[@wsuperman444]

What I still fail to understand is why this plane was given to the Air Force instead of the Marines? Even now it should be handed over to the Marines for the 20years remaining in its service. A wonderful ground attack platform! Note, that gun uses standard shells in peace, in wartime there is a more powerful shell that is used to punch through newer Tank armor, don't be fooled with the claim the gun is useless, that's what they want you to think!

[@davidpeters6536]

The way the world is shaping up we will need the "Retromod" A-10c sooner than people think.

[@richardlawrencesmith]

A10 is a magnificent machine that would be hard to replace.

[@steveblomefield9513]

I fought in the Rhodesian COIN Bush war. The A10 is the perfect coin AIRCRAFT because it does NOT fly too fast but can take it's time aim...ready... FIRE

[@richardelushik1177]

The A-10 is the only ground attack aircraft that can use so many different weapons to do what it does best, and that is to save Ground Pounders that are under attack by enemy forces. The sound of that gun also brings great hope to those same troops that know they may ultimately make it home. An added plus is that the pilots know the aircraft will protect them and bring them home when so many other aircraft can't say the same. This allows them to press the attack and do major damage to the enemy. I'm an Army vet, and I love studying this aircraft. It was great when they were stationed in Battle Creek, MI, 25 miles from my home.

[@papajeff5486]

Yep, the Warthog should be updated. I was Infantry back in the late 70’s. Watched it through my retirement in 2006. Gaaa, what a help. Always happy for its help, when it could come.

[@maureencora1]

I Wish the USMC Had a Sea Version of A-10 Warthog Since the USMC Discontinued Their M-1 Abrams Tanks.

[@jamesgrannon2836]

Yup. Just imagine one of those beasts clearing the decks of a troop carrier or taking out enemy gun boats. Carnage!

[@maureencora1]

@@jamesgrannon2836 Touche' (smile)

[@dallasyap3064]

USMC has the AV-8B Harrier.

[@maureencora1]

@@dallasyap3064 But A-10 Would Be Better. Semper-Fi Mac'.

[@Hans-qi3wq]

Legacy level: Spitfire.

[@keyser_soze_tus2205]

Ten years ago I was able to watch a live fire training and the sound from the guns on a video doesn’t even come close to hearing it a half mile away, it will scare the living crap out of you. The A-10 is a beast and if you ask any pilot who flew it they’ll tell you “Plane is a beast” them and the troops on the ground are the ones that kept this plane in service.

[@MrGivmedew]

Air Force says their spreadsheets say the A10 didn't live up to its king tank killer status. With the A-111 taking that trophy followed by the F15E. If my memory serves correctly most A10 tank kills were NOT gun kills. The only thing the A10 excelled at was presence/loiter time and suppression. It's true that there is likely nothing better at loitering and suppression in counter insurgency missions. But the A10 isn't going to survive the front lines if it's pitted against a near pier. They'll be shot out of the sky quicker than the Migs in Ukraine. They are likely the easiest to hit attack plane when it comes to anti-air. As for attacking tanks. It would make NO sense to send one of these after a tank. Right now we are working on long distance fiber optic connections to connect FPV drone to the larger surveillance drones. That way the surveillance drone is far enough away from the tank that jammers don't impact it and the attack drone will get it's signal from fiber optic and therefore can't be jammed. Kind of like a tow missile but instead of 2 wires that can short out if they touch water the fiber cable doesn't have that issue. The air force knew the A10 was just going to cost them money. Again just think about it. There were less than 70 A-111 Advarks used in desert storm. Around 150 A-10s. Also about 50 F-15E. So you got this big ass flying cannon and it's probably just going to use guided bombs anyways.

[@alvingardner2847]

Best Gun Truck ever to fly

[@MrRonald1231]

So where the new A-10..?.. where's it's video or picture..?...Where Is It...

[@Munter1]

So can anyone explain to me why these are not being sent to Ukraine?

[@jaycooper2812]

One of the main reasons that the A-10 is not being sent to Ukraine is that it is very vulnerable to hand held SAM systems and is also too slow to escape modern fighters. The reason that the A-10 is such an effective ground attack aircraft is that it has a top speed of just over 420 miles per hour. While it is a very effective aircraft for what it is designed to do a World War 2 P-51 Mustang is fast enough to catch it and shoot it down. The main reason it was so effective in Iraq and Afghanistan is that the Air Force had complete air superiority and there were no enemy aircraft left to shoot it down.

[@randomAnnanoumousDude2134]

@@jaycooper2812 Also the exact reason why it's so important in the conflicts we have. It's a specialty aircraft, that is affordable to operate and maintain, and incredibly effective at the CAS role. I think the bigger reason why it's not being used in the current conflict has more to do with us not wanting the technology falling into enemy hands.

[@MrTagahuron]

Becoz Zelinksi doesn't deserve to have one.

[@ataxpayer723]

Answer. The A-10 needs to be able to operate in a battle space where you have already achieved total air supremacy and where you have already destroyed all of your opponent's ground to air defences. Plus, drones are now quickly replacing ground attack aircraft.

[@MartinJHarris]

nothing better than hearing the sound of those tutbofans... you know there's a good guy in the air that's got your back..!

[@waynewest5749]

The close engagement fear factor makes the A10-C invaluable. Keep it flying.

[@dedalus4153]

This retired infantryman reveres the A10. Ask anyone who has relied on friendly forces for a "danger close" fire mission, and I guarantee you the Warthog will top that list.

[@lordgrimoz6085]

I have been waiting 10 years for far for it to be retired. Not just because it’s a great asset, but because once it’s phased out they will go on the public market minus the main gun and munitions. Flying an A10 is a unique experience as it’s tight flying and super nimble.

[@bryansmith1920]

I'm a 70yr old Brit ex-squaddie, So I'm NATO trained until me ears bled, to STOP the RUSKI, The sound and sometimes the sight of an A10, was like the RAF Harrier was also too us Brit's, wee groundlings felt like the Riders of Rohan were here

[@lonwalters7286]

A memeber of Rotary, his son was in Special Forces. They thought the A-10 the most valuable air asset in the inventory. To kill it now is insane.

[@ironhyde8385]

Absolutely. The A-10 is in a league all its own. For what it does. And nothing strikes fear like the sounds that aircraft makes

[@MH5XXXX]

HELL YES SHE DOES. SHE has SAVED so many US troops and NATO troops that you may not be able to count them all. USAF VET

[@bradleysmith2021]

There are exactly two aircraft in the American arsenal that will cause our enemies to flee the battlefield upon seeing it. The AC130 gunship, and the A10 Warthog. This alone merits keeping it as long as possible.

[@williamorpen761]

The guys on the floor, pinned down and not knowing if they will see tomorrow will tell you what is up with the Hog. They hear that sound and everyone gets jacked up, well except the enemy. They just get terrified. Best Ground Support Aircraft ever designed. Simple and great.

[@dtar380]

Ground troops when they see an ally warthog: 🫡

[@normanfrancomaui]

Most effective aerial friend of the Infantry Keep it getting better We love the Warthog!!!

[@happymonk4206]

The warthog while ugly is ironically beautiful. It's all in your perspective.

[@keithmcclain9801]

Thank the man upstairs this amazing aircraft hasn't been wayside. The A-10 truly is like no other, we should never let it go. Glad the Airforce didn't scrap them & gave them some sweet high tech upgrades. The ground troops truly need these too. Thanks for the video 😊

[@user-rp1st3nk8y]

The A10 has always been my personal favourite, she’s not pretty but she carries a big stick and knows how to use it.

[@香料國境]

I trained with these at Ft. Leonard Wood back in the 80s.

[@ElingKuatSlamet1903]

When the war is began: politicians will gave weapons, businessmen will gave logistics, and the people will gave their sons. When the war is over: politicians will shake hands, businessmen will raise prices, and the people will look for their sons' tombstones.

[@davidbarker6899]

Shall we keep the A-10, all I can say is “Brrrrrrrrrttttt!”. ENOUGH SAID!!

[@jasonvaralta5221]

If it's not broken, don't replace it, just make it more formidable, warthog and I are the same age , wish I still looked that awesome

[@bw1074]

The A-10 Warthog has always been my favorite military aircraft, even from my childhood days. I love watching any videos of this absolute beast! While I love all of our amazing weapons, and even some of those from other countries, This one will always hold the top spot in my heart!!

[@robinj.9329]

We literally have NOTHING that could match all it's capabilities to replace it !!!!! KEEP THE A-10 ! Our Troops NEED it's kind of support !