Built for survivability and firepower, the A-10 Thunderbolt II—better known as the Warthog—earned its nickname “Flying Tank” by enduring brutal combat and bringing unmatched close air support.

Tanks wrought massive carnage in the Second World War, and stopping these tracked monsters from the air was a tough task. It demanded flying low, avoiding or surviving getting shot, and having a big ...

Key Points - The Soviet/Russian Su-25 "Frogfoot," nicknamed the "flying tank," is a close air support aircraft designed with an emphasis on survivability. -Its rugged construction includes a titanium ...