Why the A-10 was built around a cannon
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Why the A-10 was built around a cannon
Most attack aircraft carry a cannon. The A-10 is famous because it feels like the opposite: a cannon that just happens to have an airplane wrapped around it. The massive GAU-8 Avenger was central to the jet’s design, shaping everything from the fuselage layout to the landing gear and mission profile. Built for close air support, the A-10 ...
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