A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) Patriotic Flag Tee- Air Force Attack Aircraft - Shop Hippy's Goodness

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, or "Warthog," is a single-seat, twin-engine attack aircraft designed for close air support (CAS) of ground forces. In service since 1977, it features a 30mm GAU-8 Avenger cannon and heavy armor, allowing it to withstand damage and operate from short, rough airstrips. The A-10 has seen action in conflicts such as the Gulf War, Afghanistan, and against ISIS. The A-10A is the primary model, upgraded to the A-10C in 2005 with advanced avionics. Plans to replace it with the F-35 remain debated, and retirements are on hold until its CAS role can be effectively replaced.