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  2. Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II - Wikipedia

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    The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin-turbofan, straight-wing, subsonic attack aircraft developed by Fairchild Republic for the United States Air Force (USAF). In service since 1977, it is named after the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt , but is commonly referred to as the " Warthog " or simply " Hog ". [ 3 ]

  3. GAU-8 Avenger - Wikipedia

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    The A-10 engines were initially susceptible to flameout when subjected to gases generated in the firing of the gun. When the GAU-8 is being fired, the smoke from the gun can make the engines stop, and this did occur during initial flight testing. [4] Gun exhaust is essentially oxygen-free, and is capable of causing flameouts of gas turbines ...

  4. Goalkeeper CIWS - Wikipedia

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    The GAU-8/A Avenger 30 mm, also used by the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, was selected for the system. The 30x173mm cartridge has a greater projectile mass than the 20x102mm cartridge fired by the Phalanx CIWS M61 Vulcan , so it provides much greater destructive power and significantly increased range with similar muzzle velocity.

  5. Here's what a seasoned A-10 Warthog pilot says it feels like ...

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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 ...

  6. The first female commander of the Air Force's A-10 demo ... - AOL

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    The A-10's seven-barrel cannon, capable of shooting up to 4,000 rounds a minute, is famous for the "BRRRT" sound it makes when fired.. Firing the cannon can be an intense experience for pilots ...

  7. List of U.S. state firearms - Wikipedia

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    In June 2013, Kentucky adopted the Kentucky long rifle as its state firearm. [4] In June 2014, Pennsylvania adopted the Pennsylvania long rifle as its state firearm. [5] In July 2014, Alaska adopted the pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 rifle as its state firearm. The bill, sponsored by Senate President Charlie Huggins, refers to the gun as the ...

  8. The A-10 Warthog Will Fly Into the 2040s - AOL

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  9. 190th Fighter Squadron - Wikipedia

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    As part of the invasion of Iraq and supporting the British portion of that operation called Operation Telic, on 28 March 2003 two 190th A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, flown by an unidentified Major and Lieutenant Colonel Gus Kohntopp, flew a mission to destroy artillery and rocket launchers from Iraq's 6th Armor Division, dug in 25 miles (40 km ...