The Warthog, more formally the A10, is a close support aircraft. It isn't a supersonic fighter, it's a jet version of the Stuka. Which is why ground troops love it and the Air Force wants to retire it. With a 30 millimeter (inch and a quarter) Gatling gun it is tank buster supreme. What the rotary cannon cannot deal with, bombs and rockets slung under the wings can. But, with a top speed of less than 500 mph, it's dead meat against enemy fighters. The Air Force, run by fighter pilots, wants to fly air to air against enemy fighters. You don't make ace no matter how many tanks you bust.
Any how, there is now a Save-the-A10 Facebook page with 2722 likes, and any number of after dinner speakers supporting the old Warthog.
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