Neubeck, Ken A-10 Thunderbolt II. Fairchild Republic's Warthog at War

The Fairchild Republic A-10 "Thunderbolt" II, commonly nicknamed the "Warthog" due to its unusual and ungainly appearance, became the most effective close-air-support aircraft that has ever served for the US Air Force and Air National Guard. Designed around the GAU-8/A "Avenger" autocannon, the aircraft was a highly effective tank killer during Operation "Desert Storm". The "Warthog" continues to serve, from its first appearance in 1976 through subsequent wars up to the present time, and well into the future. This concise, illustrated book covers the construction, development, and combat history of this unusual aircraft and features superb detail and combat photography.

Developed around the GAU-8/A "Avenger" autocannon, the aircraft was an extremely effective tank destroyer during Operation Desert Storm. The "Warthog" has served in virtually every major conflict in which the U.S. has been involved since its first appearance in 1976, and will likely remain part of the flying arsenal of the U.S. Armed Forces well into the future. This concise, illustrated book covers the design, development and operational history of this unusual aircraft and provides excellent detailed and operational photographs.