Clave Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 First three! The Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II is a purpose designed tank-buster and ground attack aircraft. More commonly called the Warthog, it entered service in 1977 and has seen combat many times since 1991. The A-10 was built around the GAU-8 30mm cannon which takes up most of the forward space in the aircraft. The principle of the aircraft design is simple: to fly close to front-line troops, be highly manoeuvrable, resistant to damage, and provide high stopping power. The Warthog is armed with 1 x 30mm machine cannon with 1,174 rounds and 11 pylons for missiles, bombs, rockets, or fuel tanks. 2 x AIM-9s are normally carried for self-defence, and AGM-65s are a standard load, but almost any ground-attack munition can be used. A-10A of the 25th Fighter Squadron USAF 2003. A-10A of the 74th Fighter Squadron USAF 2003. A-10A of the 358th Fighter Squadron USAF 1986. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 A-10A of the 358th Fighter Squadron USAF 1986. Clve All profiles are a work of great art but I think is MY FAVOIRTE..It has color and that drew ME to it.. :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clave Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Thank you - I like the green ones best, of course I *might* change your mind with this 'what-if' number: http://www.clavework-graphics.co.uk/aircraft/fantasy_4/F323_A10_Ukraine.jpg :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Excellent Warthogs, Bill ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Backfire Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Love the Ukrainian "What-if"! Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Thank you - I like the green ones best, of course I *might* change your mind with this 'what-if' number: http://www.clavework-graphics.co.uk/aircraft/fantasy_4/F323_A10_Ukraine.jpg :D Clave , there is NO MIGHT about it !!! You blinking WELL DID ! That is JUST OUTSTANDING bit of color work and GREA art work too as ever..LOVED IT... :wub: :wub: :wub: MORE ..Please.... HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boom175 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 You could do anothe What if project.. The Turkish AF. I remember giving a tour to a group of TuAF officers back in the late 80's. Word was that the deal fell though because we were afraid that they would use the hog against the Kurds.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clave Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Thanks :) I have added the Turkish A-10 to my list now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Art Eggers Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I see the A-10s in the air in Las Vegas quite often... Red Flags! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pappychksix Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 You do outstanding work, sir. Just might have to take a lesson or two from you.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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