Fairchild Republic A10 Thunderbolt II: Books - History

A10 Thunderbolt II - Fairchild Republic's Warthog at War (Legends of Warfare)

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, known as the "Warthog" for its distinctive appearance, is the most effective close-air-support aircraft in U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard history. Designed around the GAU-8/A Avenger autocannon, it proved highly effective as a tank destroyer during Operation Desert Storm. Since entering service in 1976, the A-10 has participated in multiple conflicts and remains in use today.
This illustrated book provides a concise overview of its design, development, and combat history, featuring detailed images and combat photography.

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Author:	Ken Neubeck
Details:	128 pages, 9.1 x 9.25 x 0.71 in (23 x 23.5 x 1.8 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	186 b&w and color photos
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2018)
Series:	Legends of Warfare
ISBN:	9780764356704

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II : The 'Warthog' Ground Attack Aircraft

Hard lessons from the Second World War, that were reinforced by the bitter experience of the Vietnam War two decades later, showed that it was both impracticable and highly non-cost efficient to use supersonic fighter jets in the close air support mission.
A requirement was therefore drawn up for an aeroplane capable of carrying a heavy and varied load of ordnance, which had good endurance and unprecedented manoeuvrability, and which could survive heavy ground fire - thus the Fairchild-Republic A-10A Close Support aircraft was born. But, by the time it came into service her role had changed to that of a tank-buster in the defence of Western Europe in the face of the overwhelming numbers of Soviet battle armour.

With her straight wing, twin tails and turbine engines mounted high on her rear fuselage, this single-seat aircraft certainly presented a unique appearance. But all these features served a vital role, as Peter C. Smith explains in this highly detailed study.
Although the Warthog's expected missions on the plains of Germany did not materialise, she did destroy hundreds of Soviet-built tanks during the Gulf wars. The A-10 has also flown almost continuous missions over the Balkans, against the Taliban in Afghanistan, and ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

In this beautifully-illustrated and comprehensive volume, Peter C Smith brings the A-10's incredible story right up to date.

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Author:	Peter C. Smith
Details:	312 pages, 10 x 7.1 x 1.22 in (25.5 x 18 x 3.1 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	400 color photos
Publisher:	Pen & Sword Books Ltd (GB, 2020)
ISBN:	9781526759269

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II Manual (1972 to date) - Insights into the design, operation and maintenance (Haynes Aircraft Manual)

Dubbed 'Warthog' - or just 'Hog' - the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is the world's undisputed close air-support attack jet. As tough as it is ugly, it has built a fearsome reputation as a tank buster and infantry killer in conflicts around the globe, and its GAU-8 Avenger 30mm cannon strikes fear into the hearts of all unlucky enough to be on the wrong side.

Steve Davies gets up close and personal to look at the Hog's anatomy, engines and firepower, as well as presenting compelling first-person insights into what it takes to fly and maintain.

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Author:	Steve Davies
Details:	192 pages, 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.59 in (27.5 x 21.5 x 1.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Publisher:	Haynes Publishing (GB, 2017)
Series:	Haynes Aircraft Manual
ISBN:	9781785210815

Republic A-10 Thunderbolt - A Pictorial History

This book chronicles the story of the A-10, including program history, aircraft paint schemes, all units operating the aircraft and their markings, and selected nose art and ladder door art. Over 100 colorful official and unofficial patches of the units and combat operations involving the A-10 are included. The book also includes a description of the aircraft, its systems, and weapons.

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Author:	Don R. Logan
Details:	240 pages, 11.2 x 8.9 x 0.98 in (28.5 x 22.5 x 2.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	over 550 color photos, drawings
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2004)
ISBN:	9780764301476

A-10 Thunderbolt

The A-10 Thunderbolt II is an absolutely exceptional aircraft and unique in the world in this form. It was originally designed for use on the European battlefield.
Its main weapon, the monstrous seven-barreled revolver cannon, caliber 30 mm, fires an incredible 65 rounds per second. No wonder the A-10 is considered a "tank buster" and was built for exactly this role.

The aircraft is still in use today, because there is simply nothing that can hold a candle to the A-10. Steve Davies describes the entire history of the "Warthog", from development to technology to deployment.

German edition of the Haynes book "Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II Manual".

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Author:	Steve Davies
Details:	192 pages, 10.4 x 9.1 in (26.5 x 23 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	200 b&w and color photos
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2018)
Series:	Flugzeugtypen
ISBN:	9783613040427