Close Air Support Showdown: F-35 vs. A-10 Warthog (Who Wins?)

Close Air Support Showdown: F-35 vs. A-10 Warthog (Who Wins?)

Who would you choose in a shooting match?

 

The A-10 Warthog can fly while missing half a wing and one engine. The F-35 was taken out by a large bird. Apparently, F-35 armor is only rated for small birds.

Task & Purpose Video Producer Chris Capelluto gives you the rundown on the Close Air Support competition.

 

This article by Chris Capelluto originally appeared at Task & Purpose. Follow Task & Purpose on Twitter. This article first appeared in 2019.

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