The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is the premier close air support ground-attack platform for the United States Air Force. The A-10 is affectionately called the “Hog” for its ability to get down in the mud to support friendly ground troops in close contact. The A-10 is an exceptionally tough and reliable aircraft. It can survive direct hits from projectiles up to 23mm, due to its armor plating and redundant flight control systems. The aircraft is designed to fly with only one engine, half a tail, one elevator, and half a wing. Now that’s what you call tuff.
The A-10 Demo Team performs around the country to showcase the capabilities of this unique aircraft. The team performs selected aerial maneuvers while highlighting the aircraft’s mission. The team showcases the mission of the “Hog” that would not be possible without the pride the professionalism of the men and women servicing in the United States Air force.
2022 Blue Angels Homecoming Air show
Pensacola, Florida
Pilot: Major Haden “Gator” Fullam
2020 Wings Over Houston Air show
Houston, Texas
Pilot: Major Cody "ShIV" Wilton
A-10C Thunderbolt II
This A-10 "Warthog" boasts a distinctive paint scheme inspired by the World War II P-51 Mustang. Invasion stripes, a hallmark of WWII aircraft, adorn the engines and wings, enhancing its vintage tribute. Exclusive to the A-10 Demo Team, this unique design is not found on any other USAF A-10.
A-10C Thunderbolt II
Major Cody "ShIV" Wilton and the A-10 Demo team put on an impressive show at the Wings Over Houston 2020 airshow. Their "dirty configuration" flying allowed them to demonstrate the aircraft's slow-speed handling characteristics.
A-10C Thunderbolt II
The A-10C Thunderbolt II pulls up and shows a small amount of vapor coming from the wings.
A-10C Thunderbolt II
Can we get a BRRRRRT? I'm ready for some A-10 Thunderbolt II action.
The A-10C Thunderbolt II
Nicknamed the "Warthog," is a close air support aircraft that is used by the United States Air Force. This aircraft has a false canopy on the bottom side of the jet.
USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II
The A-10 Demo jet is painted green that overlaps the standard low-visibility gray scheme on the upper surfaces of the fuselage, engines, wings, and horizontal stabilizer. Invasion stripes have been applied on the lower surfaces of the engines and the wings.
