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A-10 Thunderbolt II is a twin-engine, single-seat attack aircraft specifically designed for the United States Air Force (USAF) inventory to provide direct close air support (CAS) to ground forces. Commonly known by its nickname "Warthog" due to its aggressive appearance and rugged durability, this platform was developed by Fairchild Republic and first entered active service in 1976. The primary mission of the A-10 platform is to destroy enemy armored units, tanks, and fortified ground targets du