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visualintel > An OA-10A Thunderbolt II from the 25th Fighter Squadron taxies to a parking spot at Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, after weapons load crew members "safe" the weapons and armaments Thursday, May 17, 1999. Units of the 51 Fighter Wing are normally based at Osan Air Base, but several currently operate at Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea during runway renovations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lance Cheung)
visualintel > An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany flies over southern Germany. A-10s are the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. The A-10 has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and are highly accurate weapons-delivery platforms. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Their wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit operations in and out of locations near front lines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Rose Reynolds)
visualintel > An A-10 Thunderbolt from the 81st Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany takes-off from Aviano Air Base, Italy. A-10s are the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. The A-10/OA-10 have excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and are highly accurate weapons-delivery platforms. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Their wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit operations in and out of locations near front lines. Using night vision goggles, A-10/ OA-10 pilots can conduct their missions during darkness. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Stan Parker)
visualintel > The A-10 and OA-10 Thunderbolt IIs are the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. These aircraft are highly accurate weapons-delivery platforms, with excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude. The Thunderbolt II's 30mm GAU-8/A Gatling gun can fire 3,900 rounds a minute and can defeat an array of ground targets to include tanks. The USAF Weapons School, headquartered at Nellis AFB, NV, teaches graduate-level instructor courses, providing the world's most advanced training in weapons and tactics employment to officers of the combat air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Thurow)
visualintel > The A-10 and OA-10 Thunderbolt IIs are the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. The A-10/OA-10 have excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and are highly accurate weapons-delivery platforms. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Their wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit operations in and out of locations near front lines. Using night vision goggles, A-10/ OA-10 pilots can conduct their missions during darkness. (U.S. Air Force Photo Staff Sgt. Steve Thurow)
visualintel > The A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. The A-10/OA-10 have excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and are highly accurate weapons-delivery platforms. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Their wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit operations in and out of locations near front lines. Using night vision goggles, A-10/ OA-10 pilots can conduct their missions during darkness. Thunderbolt IIs have Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS), goggle compatible single-seat cockpits forward of their wings and a large bubble canopy which provides pilots all-around vision. The pilots are protected by titanium armor that also protects parts of the flight-control system. The redundant primary structural sections allow the aircraft to enjoy better survivability during close air support than did previous aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Amn. Greg
visualintel > The first production A-10A was delivered to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., in October 1975. It was designed specially for the close air support mission and had the ability to combine large military loads, long loiter and wide combat radius, which proved to be vital assets to America and its allies during Operation Desert Storm. In the Gulf War, A-10s, with a mission capable rate of 95.7 percent, flew 8,100 sorties and launched 90 percent of the AGM-65 Maverick missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo)
visualintel > F-22 Raptor 4002 flies a test mission alongside an F-16 chase aircraft and reaches the 183 hour flight test milestone. Currently all eyes are on Edwards Air Force Base, Air Force Flight Test Center, where this impressive aircraft is in the midst of its flight testing. The Raptor is the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world, combining a revolutionary leap in technology and capability with reduced support requirements and maintenance costs. The F-22's combination of stealth, integrated avionics, maneuverability, and supercruise Ð supersonic flight without afterburner Ð will give Raptor pilots a first-look, first-shot, first-kill capability against the aircraft of any potential enemy. The Raptor is designed to provide not only air superiority, but air dominance, winning quickly and decisively with few U.S. and allied casualties. The Raptor also has an inherent air-to-ground capability. (U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of the F-22 Combined Test Force)
visualintel > An F-16 Fighting Falcon, similar to this one, fired a missile against an Iraqi radar site that had locked on to four coalition aircraft which were enforcing the southern no-fly zone. (Official photo)
An OA-10A Thunderbolt II from the 25th Fighter Squadron taxies to a parking spot at Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, after weapons load crew members "safe" the weapons and armaments Thursday, May 17, 1999. Units of the 51 Fighter Wing are normally based at Osan Air Base, but several currently operate at Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea during runway renovations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lance Cheung)
visualintel > An OA-10A Thunderbolt II from the 25th Fighter Squadron taxies to a parking spot at Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, after weapons load crew members "safe" the weapons and armaments Thursday, May 17, 1999. Units of the 51 Fighter Wing are normally based at Osan Air Base, but several currently operate at Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea during runway renovations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lance Cheung)
An OA-10A Thunderbolt II from the 25th Fighter Squadron taxies to a parking spot at Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, after weapons load crew members "safe" the weapons and armaments Thursday, May 17, 1999. Units of the 51 Fighter Wing are normally based at Osan Air Base, but several currently operate at Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea during runway renovations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lance Cheung)
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