Spotter’s guide
How to identify the A-10 Thunderbolt II
- 01Two large turbofan engines mounted high on the rear fuselage
- 02Straight wings with blunt tips
- 03Twin vertical tails joined by a horizontal stabilizer
- 04Large nose-mounted cannon opening offset below the cockpit
Major variants
Notable operators
United States Air Force • Air National Guard • Air Force Reserve Command
Why the A-10 Thunderbolt II matters
The Thunderbolt II became the most recognizable purpose-built close air support aircraft of the modern era, valued for durability and precision support of ground troops.
Related aircraft
Sources and further reading
Specifications can vary by model, engine, load, and configuration.