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

The Fairchild-Republic A-10A Close Support aircraft has become a legend over its long front line life. Known as the Warthog due to her unusual appearance, this little aircraft has built up an awesome reputation in the specialised ground-attack role, where her accuracy and deadliness are widely recognised as the best of their kind.

About the author

PETER CHARLES HORSTEAD SMITH was born in Norfolk in 1940. After living in London, Kent and Cambridge he and his wife Pat settled in the small Bedfordshire village of Riseley in 1982 where they currently still reside. Peter is a Member of The Society of Authors, London, and has worked as both a book and a magazine editor but has been a full-time historian and author since 1968.

Details of all Peter's books are to be found at: www.dive-bombers.co.uk

Summary

Full and comprehensive account of the origins, design, and of the A-10A Warthog. Details of its armament, range of ordnance and continued upgrades to date.

Product details

• Authors: Peter C Smith, Peter C. Smith
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2021
• EAN: 9781526759269
• ISBN: 978-1-5267-5926-9
• No. of pages: 312
• Dimensions: 253 mm x 182 mm x 31 mm
• Weight: 1310 g
• Illustrations: 400 colour illustrations
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Aircraft, space travel; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; History - Military / War, HISTORY / Military / Aviation