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(As I believe that we will soon have more variants of the A-10 in the game, I took the liberty of creating a page for the A-10 (Family) indicating the existing ones with a small description of the plane)
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, also known as the "Warthog," is a highly specialized ground-attack aircraft renowned for its ruggedness and lethality in close air support missions. Developed by Fairchild Republic, it features a nose-mounted GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm Gatling gun and can carry various ordnance. Its ability to operate at low altitudes and relatively slow speeds makes it invaluable for providing close air support to ground troops. Despite its dated design, the A-10 remains a vital asset in modern conflicts.
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The A-10 Thunderbolt II, also known as the "Warthog," is a highly specialized ground-attack aircraft renowned for its ruggedness and lethality in close air support missions. Developed by Fairchild Republic, it features a nose-mounted GAU-8/A Avenger 30 mm Gatling gun and can carry various ordnance. Its ability to operate at low altitudes and relatively slow speeds makes it invaluable for providing close air support to ground troops. Despite its dated design, the A-10 remains a vital asset in modern conflicts.
  
== Nicknames ==
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=== Nicknames ===
 
The most common nicknames for the A-10 Thunderbolt II in English are:
 
The most common nicknames for the A-10 Thunderbolt II in English are:
  
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* Hog: A more informal nickname, shortened from the first syllable of "Warthog," often used by pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
 
* Hog: A more informal nickname, shortened from the first syllable of "Warthog," often used by pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
  
== Variants in the game ==
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== Vehicles ==
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=== Rank VI ===
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* [[A-10A]]
  
* '''Rank VI'''
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=== Rank VII ===
** [[A-10A]]
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* [[A-10A Late]]
 
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* [[A-10C]]
* '''Rank VII'''
 
** [[A-10A Late]]
 
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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{{Youtube-gallery|c1iQRpklIyo|'''Ferocious Warthog''' - ''War Thunder Official Channel''}}
  
{{Youtube-gallery|c1iQRpklIyo|'''Ferocious Warthog''' - ''War Thunder Official Channel''}} 
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[[Category:Family pages]]
 
 
{{Youtube-gallery|1O9LpkPCJIo|''''WIND OF CHANGE' UPDATE TEASER / WAR THUNDER''' - ''War Thunder Official Channel''}}
 

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Description

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, also known as the "Warthog," is a highly specialized ground-attack aircraft renowned for its ruggedness and lethality in close air support missions. Developed by Fairchild Republic, it features a nose-mounted GAU-8/A Avenger 30 mm Gatling gun and can carry various ordnance. Its ability to operate at low altitudes and relatively slow speeds makes it invaluable for providing close air support to ground troops. Despite its dated design, the A-10 remains a vital asset in modern conflicts.

Nicknames

The most common nicknames for the A-10 Thunderbolt II in English are:

  • Warthog: This is the most widely used nickname, derived from the word "warthog," which means a wild pig, due to the aircraft's rugged appearance.
  • Tank Killer: Reflecting the A-10's capability to destroy tanks and armored vehicles, highlighting its primary role in combat.
  • Hog: A more informal nickname, shortened from the first syllable of "Warthog," often used by pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

Vehicles

Rank VI

Rank VII

Media

Videos