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The warthog is the nickname for the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, although I wouldn't call it 'modern' for very much longer.

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Can a warthog jet land vertically?

No, a warthog jet cannot land vertically. The Warthog, officially known as the A-10 Thunderbolt II, is a fixed-wing aircraft that lands conventionally on a runway. It does not have Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) capabilities like some other aircraft such as the Harrier jet.


Is the A-10 the same as the Warthog?

Yes. The Warthog id the nickname for the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, so called as it is a very ugly aircraft.


Are the a-10 thunderbolt2 and the a-10 warthog the same?

Yes. "Warthog" is a nickname given to the aircraft by service members... it is correctly known as the A-10 Thunderbolt II (the original Thunderbolt was the P-47). Similar story to the UH-1 Iroquois, which became better known by its nickname ("Huey").


Where is the APU intake on an Airbus A318?

All, if not all modern aircraft, have their APU located at the rear below the tail. The only exception I know of is the A10 warthog which has the APU on the side to reduce heat detection.


How fast does a A 10 warthog go?

The A-10 pilots are proud to be "low an' slow" -or "in the mud" with their tough aircraft at a max speed of 440 mph.


How fast does a A-10 Warthog go?

The A-10 pilots are proud to be "low an' slow" -or "in the mud" with their tough aircraft at a max speed of 440 mph.


Was the A-1 warthog used in the Vietnam war?

Yes and no... The A-1 (Skyraider) was used in the Vietnam war, how ever, it is not the Warthog. The A-10 Thunderbolt is commonly known as the warthog but it first saw combat in the first gulf war in 1991. (It was first deployed in 1976)


How does a warthog behave?

like a warthog


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Many specialist technicians work on modern aircraft.


What is a father warthog called?

Daddy Warthog


How many babies can a warthog have?

Between 2 and 4 is average, but up to 8 has been known


What symbiotic relationship do the warthog and ostrich have?

the ostrich eats ticks off the the warthog while the warthog is getting clean .