Won't Happen: The A-10 Warthog, renowned for its resilience and heavy ground-attack capabilities, is now being phased out by the U.S. Air Force, with discussions of sending remaining airframes to Ukraine. Armed with a powerful GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling gun, the A-10 was built for close air support, featuring titanium armor that shields pilots against armor-piercing rounds.

-While the Warthog’s robust firepower makes it an effective ground support asset, it wasn't designed for aircraft carrier operations.

-Significant structural modifications, including the addition of a tailhook and adaptations for carrier landings, would be required to make it suitable for carrier-based missions.

Months back, the Air Force dispatched a squadron of A-10 Warthogs to escort an American nuclear ballistic missile submarine near the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

The legendary A-10 has been instrumental to the service’s aerial tactics for years, but the platform is now headed towards retirement as........

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