Why Was the A-10 Built Around a Gun?

Why was the A-10 Thunderbolt II built around a massive gun? Known as the Warthog, the A-10 is one of the most unusual military aircraft ever designed. Its enormous GAU-8 cannon, armored cockpit, high-mounted engines, straight wings and redundant systems were all developed around one mission: close air support. But why did the designers choose such an unusual approach? In this episode of Armored Archives, we explore the engineering, history, weapons, strengths and limitations behind the A-10 Thunderbolt II — and discover why so much of the aircraft was designed around one enormous gun. Armored Archives explores the history, engineering and stories behind the world's most fascinating military vehicles. Subscribe for more military history documentaries. #A10 #MilitaryHistory #A10Warthog #Aviation