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The A10 Thunderbolt II, or Warthog, ("Hog" to it's pilots) was so named for many reasons, first being the fact that it's ugly. History shows that aircraft will get a nickname from it's pilots that is more insulting dependent on how much they love it, and they must really love the Warthog to name it so.
Lets face it, as planes go the A10 has a face that only a mother could love, but it's other features are what brought it the love and admiration of every pilot, ground crew, mechanic, or commander who made it's acquaintance.
The A10, like the Warthog, is slow, ugly, low to the ground, and almost impossible to stop, not to mention the incredible Avenger 30mm cannon that occupied the majority of it's fuselage.
The A10's official monicker is the Thunderbolt II, named after it's closest kin, the P-47 Thunderbolt of WWII. This plane was nicknamed the Jug, or Juggernaut, because of it's shape, and the fact that it could take a beating that would down several other aircraft and still bring it's pilot back home safely, this trait is carried over to the Warthog, and like a warthog it takes a lot to bring it down. The triple redundant flight control systems, high mounted engines, and semi recessed landing gear allow for severe damage with high survivability, even the loss of an engine and 3 feet of wing won't stop it.
So, in conclusion, the Warthog is quite appropriately named. It is slow, ugly, low to the ground, armed to the teeth, and can take one heck of a beating, just like it's namesake in the animal world.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIn the USAF there is a long tradition of nicknaming aircraft manufactured by Republic as "hogs", going back to the Korean War.
The F-84 (A version) was known as the Hog (short for Groundhog - so named because it took a long take-off run), the later versions were known as the Super Hog. The F-105 was nicknamed the Ultra Hog.
The A-10 (being a product of Fairchild-Republic) continued the Hog tradition, and, because it was so ugly, became known as the Warthog.
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Is the A-10 the same as the Warthog?
Yes. The Warthog id the nickname for the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, so called as it is a very ugly aircraft.
Are the a-10 thunderbolt2 and the a-10 warthog the same?
Yes. "Warthog" is a nickname given to the aircraft by service members... it is correctly known as the A-10 Thunderbolt II (the original Thunderbolt was the P-47). Similar story to the UH-1 Iroquois, which became better known by its nickname ("Huey").
What modern aircraft is known as the Warthog?
The warthog is the nickname for the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, although I wouldn't call it 'modern' for very much longer.
How many people could fit in the Warthog?
Only one person fits in the A-10 Thunderbolt.
How did the Americans destroy the German's tanks?
With air power; especially the P-47 Thunderbolt; which is why the A-10 Thunderbolt II (aka Warthog) tank killer was named after the WW2 P-47.
Was the A-1 warthog used in the Vietnam war?
Yes and no... The A-1 (Skyraider) was used in the Vietnam war, how ever, it is not the Warthog. The A-10 Thunderbolt is commonly known as the warthog but it first saw combat in the first gulf war in 1991. (It was first deployed in 1976)
What is a A-10 Warthog?
The A-10 "Warthog" is US Air Force attack plane. It's real name is the A-10 Thunderbolt II, but is called the Warthog by the crew. It is known for it's slow speed, but heavy endurance. The heavy endurance makes up for the slow speed. It can take hits that would stop other planes in their tracks.
Active planes in the US Air Force?
F15 Eagle F16 Flacon F18 Hornet F22 Raptor A 10 Thunderbolt/warthog
Can a warthog jet land vertically?
No, a warthog jet cannot land vertically. The Warthog, officially known as the A-10 Thunderbolt II, is a fixed-wing aircraft that lands conventionally on a runway. It does not have Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) capabilities like some other aircraft such as the Harrier jet.
Big events in desert storm?
Cruiser missiles; Apache attack helicopter; A-10 tank killer (Thunderbolt II, aka Warthog); F-117 Steath aircraft.
What type of fighter jets are flown in the USA air force?
The US Air Force uses an extensive variety of aircraft for fighter jets. The most notable being the "Hercules" AC-130 Gunship, F-22 Raptor, F-15 Eagle, and the A-10 Warthog (otherwise known as A-10 Thunderbolt).
What does the A stand for in A-10 Thunderbolt II?
A in A-10 stands for Attack.
