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American Attack Aircraft, Part 14: Career of Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II The A-10A Thunderbolt II entered serial production in 1975, and on September 30 of the following year, the first aircraft were officially accepted into service by the United States Air Force Tactical Command. Production rates were relatively high, peaking at 13 aircraft per month. By 1984, a total of 715 units had been built, including […] The post American Attack Aircraft, Part 14: Career of Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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2 weeks ago

A-10 Thunderbolt II Retires After 40 Years of Service The Ogden Air Logistics Complex is preparing to perform the final maintenance on an A-10 Thunderbolt II before its departure from Hill Air Force Base at the end of February, marking the close of a long-standing era supporting one of the U.S. Air Force’s most recognizable aircraft. According to Kendall Johnson from the 75th Air […] The post A-10 Thunderbolt II Retires After 40 Years of Service appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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3 weeks ago

American Attack Aircraft, Part 13: New Generation, the Precursors to the A-10A After the Second World War, the evolution of attack aviation in the U.S. Air Force was effectively interrupted, and attack aircraft as a distinct branch were formally eliminated. The close air support mission had already been largely assumed by fighter-bombers during World War II, and during the Korean War (1950–1953) this category transitioned from piston-engine […] Post American Attack Aircraft, Part 13: New Generation, the Precursors to the A-10A at Root-Nation.com.

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3 weeks ago

American Attack Aircraft, Part 13: New Generation, the Precursors to the A-10A After the Second World War, the evolution of attack aviation in the U.S. Air Force was effectively interrupted, and attack aircraft as a distinct branch were formally eliminated. The close air support mission had already been largely assumed by fighter-bombers during World War II, and during the Korean War (1950–1953) this category transitioned from piston-engine […] The post American Attack Aircraft, Part 13: New Generation, the Precursors to the A-10A appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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1 month ago

American Attack Aircraft, Part 12: Lessons from the Luftwaffe The highly effective use of German dive bombers during the Polish campaign and the Western Blitzkrieg naturally drew the interest of the U.S. Army in this type of aircraft. There was no need to start from scratch, as the U.S. Navy had already been operating dive bombers successfully for about a decade; these aircraft were […] The post American Attack Aircraft, Part 12: Lessons from the Luftwaffe appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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2 months ago

American Attack Aircraft, Part 11: Near-Bomber Designs of the Second World War Readers may recall that in the tenth article of this series on U.S. attack aircraft of the interwar period, we noted the gradual evolution of this class toward light bombers. Gun armament, which American specialists in the 1920s and early 1930s had considered the primary weapon of attack aviation, receded into a secondary role. Bombs […] The post American Attack Aircraft, Part 11: Near-Bomber Designs of the Second World War appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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4 months ago

Embraer Adds Counter-Drone Platform to the A-29 Super Tucano Embraer has unveiled a new concept for its A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft, adapting the turboprop platform for counter-drone operations. The approach is intended to meet growing demand for effective, low-cost counter-UAS solutions. The Brazilian manufacturer states that the concept relies mainly on sensors and weapons already integrated into the aircraft, supplemented by updated tactics […] The post Embraer Adds Counter-Drone Platform to the A-29 Super Tucano appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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4 months ago

American Attack Aircraft, Part 10: Douglas Export Models Building on the A-17 platform, the aircraft developers sought to enter international markets. Adopting a flexible approach to customer requirements, they produced a series of variants tailored to specific operators. By that time, Northrop had been acquired by its parent company and became a subsidiary of Douglas in El Segundo. Consequently, export versions of the […] The post American Attack Aircraft, Part 10: Douglas Export Models appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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4 months ago

American Attack Aircraft, Part 9: Northrop A-17 As I mentioned in one of the earlier articles, the engineers at Northrop, drawing on their experience with the “militarization” of the civilian Gamma, developed the Gamma 2F modification. In this version, only faint traces of resemblance remained to the early mail planes of the series. First and foremost, the aerodynamics were significantly refined: the […] The post American Attack Aircraft, Part 9: Northrop A-17 appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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5 months ago

American Attack Aircraft, Part 8: Contribution of Gerard Valtí In 1932, aviation enthusiast Gerard Valtí secured financial backing from automotive magnate E. L. Cord and founded the Airplane Development Corporation. The company’s first product was the V-1, a high-speed passenger aircraft: a single-engine, six-seat, all-metal low-wing monoplane with retractable landing gear. The aircraft made its maiden flight on February 19, 1933, and achieved modest […] The post American Attack Aircraft, Part 8: Contribution of Gerard Valtí appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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5 months ago

All about the “passenger attack” Cessna AC-208 Combat Caravan: an air‑defense variant? While writing an article on the Northrop Gamma attack aircraft, I kept getting a sense of déjà vu: the idea of converting a civil light transport into an attack platform is still alive. A current and relevant example – particularly for Ukraine’s fight against hostile drones – is the AC‑208 Combat Caravan from Cessna. Base […] The post All about the “passenger attack” Cessna AC-208 Combat Caravan: an air‑defense variant? appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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5 months ago

American Attack Aircraft, Part 7: John Northrop’s “Gamma” In the first half of the 1930s, the U.S. aviation industry was introducing new civilian aircraft one after another. These models incorporated the most advanced solutions of the time in aerodynamics, aircraft construction, powerplants, and onboard systems. As a result, mail and passenger planes often outperformed military aircraft – not only bombers and reconnaissance planes but also […] Post American Attack Aircraft, Part 7: John Northrop’s “Gamma” at Root-Nation.com.

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5 months ago

American Attack Aircraft, Part 7: John Northrop’s “Gamma” In the first half of the 1930s, the U.S. aviation industry was introducing new civilian aircraft one after another. These models incorporated the most advanced solutions of the time in aerodynamics, aircraft construction, powerplants, and onboard systems. As a result, mail and passenger planes often outperformed military aircraft – not only bombers and reconnaissance planes but also […] The post American Attack Aircraft, Part 7: John Northrop’s “Gamma” appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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5 months ago

American Attack Aircraft, Part 6: Experiments of the 1930s In parallel with the production and deployment of the A-12 attack aircraft, the U.S. Army Air Corps tested several other prototypes. These models never entered service, but they remain noteworthy. Read also: First American Attack Aircrafts: Development Path, Part 1 First American Attack Aircrafts, Part 2: Alternative Projects of the Early 1920s American Attack Aircraft, […] Post American Attack Aircraft, Part 6: Experiments of the 1930s at Root-Nation.com.

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American Attack Aircraft, Part 6: Experiments of the 1930s In parallel with the production and deployment of the A-12 attack aircraft, the U.S. Army Air Corps tested several other prototypes. These models never entered service, but they remain noteworthy. Read also: First American Attack Aircrafts: Development Path, Part 1 First American Attack Aircrafts, Part 2: Alternative Projects of the Early 1920s American Attack Aircraft, […] The post American Attack Aircraft, Part 6: Experiments of the 1930s appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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6 months ago

First American Attack Aircraft, Part 5: Production A-12 “Shrike” Although Curtiss won the 1931 competition for a new attack aircraft, its A-8 did not enter mass production. The main issue was its liquid-cooled engine, which proved vulnerable to enemy fire. Air-cooled engines offered much better survivability and were therefore chosen for the production attack aircraft. Read also: First American Attack Aircrafts: Development Path, Part […] The post First American Attack Aircraft, Part 5: Production A-12 “Shrike” appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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6 months ago

First American Attack Aircraft, Part 5: Production A-12 “Shrike” Although Curtiss won the 1931 competition for a new attack aircraft, its A-8 did not enter mass production. The main issue was its liquid-cooled engine, which proved vulnerable to enemy fire. Air-cooled engines offered much better survivability and were therefore chosen for the production attack aircraft. Read also: First American Attack Aircrafts: Development Path, Part […] Post First American Attack Aircraft, Part 5: Production A-12 “Shrike” at Root-Nation.com.

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6 months ago

First American Attack Aircraft, Part 4: On the Eve of the 1930s In the early 1930s, the U.S. finally introduced its first production attack aircraft: the Curtiss A-3 biplane. The plane proved generally reliable, easy to fly, and straightforward to maintain. However, aviation technology was advancing rapidly. A generational shift was underway – replacing bulky biplanes with more streamlined monoplanes. At the same time, the aircraft engine industry was […] The post First American Attack Aircraft, Part 4: On the Eve of the 1930s appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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6 months ago

American Attack Aircraft, Part 3: The First Production Variants As mentioned in the previous part, in 1925 the leadership of the U.S. Army Air Service concluded that large, armored aircraft were unsuitable for direct support of ground forces. What was needed were much lighter, faster, and more maneuverable attack aircraft. Rather than designing these from scratch, existing reconnaissance planes could be converted. Obvious candidates for […] The post American Attack Aircraft, Part 3: The First Production Variants appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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6 months ago

First American Attack Aircrafts, Part 2: Alternative Projects of the Early 1920s The GA-1 and GA-2 aircraft, discussed in the first part of this series, were not the only early American attempts at developing ground-attack planes. In 1921, the Engineering Division team led by Isaac Laddon (the designers of the GA-1 and GA-2) created a lighter attack aircraft, the PG-1. The designation stood for Pursuit Ground – […] The post First American Attack Aircrafts, Part 2: Alternative Projects of the Early 1920s appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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7 months ago

The First American Attack Aircrafts: Development Path, Part 1 I’m willing to bet that many of my readers are fans of one of the iconic American combat aircraft – the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack jet. However, the emergence of this Cold War symbol was preceded by a long history of technical and tactical development. It’s worth noting that U.S. attack aviation recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. […] Post The First American Attack Aircrafts: Development Path, Part 1 at Root-Nation.com.

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7 months ago

The First American Attack Aircrafts: Development Path, Part 1 I’m willing to bet that many of my readers are fans of one of the iconic American combat aircraft – the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack jet. However, the emergence of this Cold War symbol was preceded by a long history of technical and tactical development. It’s worth noting that U.S. attack aviation recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. […] The post The First American Attack Aircrafts: Development Path, Part 1 appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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8 months ago

Pentagon to retire A-10 Thunderbolt II fleet in 2026 According to released budget plans, the U.S. Air Force may retire all A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, known as Warthogs, during the 2026 fiscal year. This move is part of a broader plan to retire 340 aircraft across various types. If approved by Congress, it would mark the largest single-year aircraft retirement program in recent years […] The post Pentagon to retire A-10 Thunderbolt II fleet in 2026 appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

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8 months ago

Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk
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8 months ago

North American A-27 Attack Aircraft - Destination's Journey Photos of the North American Aviation A-27 an attack version of the T-6 Texan. Ordered by Thailand but impounded and used by the USAAC

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1 year ago

Sukhoi SU-25 early during Soviet.
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1 year ago

Stearman XA-21 Attack Aircraft - Destination's Journey Photos of the Stearman X-100, which was designated XA-21 by the Army Air Corps, was a prototype twin-engined attack aircraft

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1 year ago

Poland and Raytheon are looking to manufacture 48 Patriot launchers https://aeronaut.med #Airweaponsnews #Attackaircraft #News

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1 year ago

U.S. Air Force Releases Video of Various Munitions Testing on A-10C Thunderbolt II https://aeronaut.med #Aviationnews #Attackaircraft #News #USA