Comments on: A-10 Thunderbolt video

By: hog luvr

hog luvr — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:03:41 +0000

Recently got to see A-10s on ground during HawgSmoke’08. Plus lots of flying time - just not near thier target range(s). Awsome to hear the rumble from the guns over the range some 10-15 miles away while looking at Aircraft and maintenance crews on the ground.

By: omg...

omg... — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:17:14 +0000

An F16 cannot carry a ATG payload as high a caliber as the A10 can the F16 is a fighter aircraft, and cannot perform CAS missions, let alone the F16 is outdated as it is, now being replaced by F22s.

By: Eternal

Eternal — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:55:17 +0000

Dear Friends,

F16, F18 or F15 (or any FIGHTER JET) may able to play ground attack role but not CAS. Despite A-10 is slower, it has:

-Better survivability: Multiple hydraulic backups which permit A-10 to fly even loss its entire tailplane. No fighter jet can do so.
-Robust design: Creative engines placement which can reduce IR signature.
-Good protection: Kevlar and titanium tub under cockpit floor.
-Stability in low alt, low airspeed: A must-have criteria of a CAS aircraft.

Thanks =)

By: Mister ''X''

Mister ''X'' — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:02:19 +0000

Please, answer me what song is the soundtrack of this wonderful clip?

By: Zach Floyd

Zach Floyd — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:19:02 +0000

I think th A-10 is the most rugged plane the U.S. Military has in its arsenal. come on now how many ohter planes do you know of that can get half its wing blown off and still make it back to base. the A-10 is here to stay unless something like the F-35 JSF comes and replaces all the militarys planes

By: Mike Hallenbeck

Mike Hallenbeck — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:20:20 +0000

I did the electrical installation for the new TACAN at Pope AFB and the A-10 was always over-flying us while we worked. I even had a look down the main gun as one zeroed in on us in a hole! NEVER want to see that from the other side of the battle. I really miss them and the sound of the engines now that I am in Denver! Keep flying those wonderful, ugly mutts!

By: Ace

Ace — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:27:57 +0000

Ya I heard about dat

By: Bill Henrie

Bill Henrie — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 06:23:27 +0000

I work at Hill AFBin the SLEP and the PE in upgrading and rebuilding these AC’s. as of this week the first Precision Engagment mods or the A-10C are being shipped to Iraq. There is no other like them.

By: david

david — Mon, 28 May 2007 18:55:13 +0000

any pilots out there serve at Grissom, at the time the A10 was shipped out for the last time…i am the guy who kept A 10 mowed in my field….thanks for the show….miss the sound of A10 engines…….I MISS THE SOUND.

By: Robbie

Robbie — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:57:21 +0000

F-16 cant match the Thunderbolt even with immprovemnts sorry to say but F-16 is sticking to more of the Anti Air that ground.A-10 will always be better until they come out with something just as good and more powerful.