These are the contenders flying off to replace the A-10 - We Are The Mighty This past summer, four planes took to the air in a fly-off run by the United States Air Force This flyoff was part of the OA-X program, intended to provide a replacement for the Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II close-air support aircraft
Next-Gen Fighter Jets to Succeed the A-10 Warthog New Fighter Jets Poised to Replace A-10 Warthog The A-10 Warthog, renowned for its durability and precision in ground attack missions, has served as the backbone of U S close air support operations since the late 1970s Yet, as adversaries become more technologically sophisticated and threats more complex, the call for a successor grows louder
5 Potential Replacements for the A-10 Warthog Fighter Jet The A-10 Warthog is nearing retirement, necessitating a replacement for close air support (CAS) operations The new platform must offer advanced technology, reliability, and potent ground-attack capabilities Five potential candidates are being considered: F-16 Block 70, F-15EX, F A-18 Hornet, A-29 Super Tucano, and the Textron AirLand Scorpion
US Air Force Eyes A10 Warthog Replacement Aircraft Options US Air Force considers A-10 Warthog replacement with advanced close air support aircraft, evaluating options like the F-35A and potential new designs, focusing on enhanced survivability, maneuverability, and combat effectiveness, while also examining upgrades to existing fleets and potential foreign military sales of the aging A-10 Thunderbolt II
5 Potential Replacements for the A10 Warthog Aircraft US Air Force considers A-10 Warthog replacement with advanced close air support aircraft, evaluating options like the F-16, F A-18, and F-35, while also examining potential upgrades to existing fleets, amid concerns over the A-10's aging airframe and dwindling service life, driving search for a suitable successor