The A-10 Thunderbolt II, one of the most iconic and unique aircraft ever made, has been flying close air support missions for nearly fifty years now. But is the A-10 still relevant to the modern battlefield and can it handle advanced air defenses?

00:00 Intro A-10 Thunderbolt II
00:34 Why is A-10 Thunderbolt II so special
01:27 A-10's Armament
03:45 A-10's Replacement
04:59 Keeping the A-10 in the game
05:35 The cost of flying
06:07 Ground Troops
06:36 A-10 In action


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