Posted on Jun 19, 2018

Air Force tests two turboprops as potential A-10 “replacements”

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The US Air Force has kicked off the procurement for another round of wing replacements for A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, known affectionately by many as the Warthog.

Air Force tests two turboprops as potential A-10 “replacements”

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MAJ Ken Landgren

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There is so much love for the A10. Why are they doing this?

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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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MAJ Ken Landgren A True Romantic. I Love the A-10 Also.

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MAJ Ken Landgren

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I just don't get it. The A-10s have hover time, are lethal, have a titanium to protect the pilots, and redundant systems to protect it from catastrophic failures.

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Air Force tests two turboprops as potential A-10 “replacements”

Air Force tests two turboprops as potential A-10 “replacements”

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