BEAUTY OR THE BEAST?: The A-10 Warthog Tests

Posted on: Feb. 20th, 2005 || Source: military.com | E-mail Article | Print Article

It wasn't too long ago that the Air Force was considering putting the A-10 Warthog out to pasture. Now, not only has the "Hog" received a significant upgrade -- to the tune of $300 million -- but it is considered one of the most effective fighters on the Iraqi campaign.

From the outside, the new Hog looks the same as the old one. But there are slew of differences on the inside that should make the A-10 Thunderbolt a whole lot easier to fly.

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