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2. GAU-8 Avenger - Wikipedia

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   The cartridges measure 11.4 inches (290 mm) in length and weigh 1.53 pounds (0.69 kg) or more. [8] [13] GAU-8 mounted in A-10. The Avenger's rate of fire was originally selectable, 2,100 rounds per minute (rpm) in the low setting, or 4,200 rpm in the high setting. [2] This rate was later changed to a fixed rate of 3,900 rpm. [3]

3. Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II - Wikipedia

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   As the A-10 operates close to enemy positions, making it an easy target for man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS), surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), and enemy aircraft, it carries both flares and chaff cartridges. [66] This A-10 took heavy damage during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, including to the hydraulic system, and pilot Captain Kim ...

4. 511th Tactical Fighter Squadron - Wikipedia

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   A-10 "Warthog" operations [ edit ] The squadron was activated at RAF Bentwaters , England in October 1978 as the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing changed its mission to close air support and air interdiction , equipped with Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt IIs , and expanded from three to six operational squadrons. [ 8 ]

5. Can Anyone Kill the Air Force's A-10 Warthog? - AOL

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   One of the heroes of Tom Clancy's Red Storm Rising, the A-10 "Warthog" may soon fly off into the sunset. Sunset for the A-10 Thunderbolt II? Source: Wikimedia Commons. First flown by manufacturer ...

6. 190th Fighter Squadron, Blues and Royals friendly fire incident

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   The 190th Fighter Squadron, Blues and Royals friendly fire incident was a friendly fire incident involving two United States Air Force (USAF) Air National Guard 190th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II ground attack aircraft, and vehicles from the British D Squadron, The Blues and Royals of the Household Cavalry, and took place on 28 March 2003 during the invasion of Iraq by armed forces of ...

7. Here's what a seasoned A-10 Warthog pilot says it feels ... - AOL

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   "The coolest thing I've ever done in an airplane to this day is shooting the gun," the A-10 pilot and squadron commander said. Here's what a seasoned A-10 Warthog pilot says it feels like to fire ...