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THE WARPLANE NOBODY WANTED.

Authors :
Wilkinson, Stephan
Source :
Aviation History. Nov2014, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p22-29. 8p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses the development of the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack plane by aerospace engineering company Fairchild Republic, focusing on its design, armament, and use of the plane by the U.S. military. Other topics include the history of close air support (CAS), the design of the A-10 by French systems analyst Pierre Sprey during a competition hosted by the U.S. Air Force, and the debate of the retirement of the A-10.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10768858
Volume :
25
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Aviation History
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
97633788