The A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin-engine, straight-wing jet aircraft to provide close air support (CAS) of ground forces by attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets with a limited air interdiction capability. It is the first U.S. Air Force aircraft designed exclusively for close air support. The A-10's official name comes from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt of World War II, a fighter that was particularly effective at close air support. The A-10 is more commonly known by its nickname "Warthog" or simply "Hog".
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Capt. Johnnie Green performs acrobatic maneuvers in an A-10 Thunderbolt II Jan. 29 during a certification flight at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The A-10 East Coast Demonstration Team is standing up for the first time since its move from Pope AFB, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gina Chiaverotti)
Capt. Johnnie Green performs acrobatic maneuvers in an A-10 Thunderbolt II Jan. 29 during a certification flight at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The A-10 East Coast Demonstration Team is standing up for the first time since its move from Pope AFB, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gina Chiaverotti)
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