US Air Force Extends A-10 Warthog Service
The United States Air Force has decided to extend the service life of the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft until 2030. This decision addresses a potential gap in ground-attack capabilities caused by the inability of advanced fighter production, such as the F-35A and F-15EX, to meet immediate demand. The extension ensures continued close air support availability during the transition to newer platforms. Military leadership is reportedly evaluating future operations with increased caution due to shifts in perceived military strength. Originally, the military planned to retire the remaining 162 aircraft by the end of the 2026 fiscal year. Concerns regarding the aircraft's survival rate in modern combat environments have been raised due to its slow speed, low flight altitude, and lack of stealth capabilities.
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“另有消息稱 美國空軍的A10郵豬機隊將延長服役至2030年 這將意味著十多年來 美國空軍將首次不再尋求削減 或者完全退役這款經典攻擊機”
“美國軍方已經決定 要把A10的退役的年限要延遲到2030年”
“另有消息稱 美國空軍的A10郵豬機隊 將延長服役至2030年”
“But now news from the US military says they hope the A-10 can extend its service. Why make this decision? It is because of subsequent aircraft models.”
“美國空軍的A10郵豬機隊 將延長服役至2030年 這將意味著十多年來 美國空軍將首次不再尋求削減 或者完全退役這款經典攻擊機”
“另有消息稱 美國空軍的A10郵豬機隊 將延長服役至2030年 這將意味著十多年來 美國空軍將首次不再尋求削減 或者完全退役這款經典攻擊機”
“另有消息稱 美國空軍的A10郵豬機隊 將延長服役至2030年 這將意味着十多年來 美國空軍將首次不再尋求削減 或者完全退役這款經典攻擊機”
“But now news from the US military says they hope the A-10 can extend its service. Why make such a decision? Because in subsequent military actions, they will become more cautious.”
“Americké letectvo (USAF) se rozhodlo prodloužit provoz tří perutí bitevních letadel Republic A-10 Thunderbolt přezdívaných Warthog (prase bradavičnaté) do roku 2030.”
“美国空军A-10攻击机退役时间从2027年推迟至2030年。美空军已将A-10机队从2023年的281架减少到如今的”
“今年四月初，最后一期美国空军A-10飞行学生从亚利桑那州戴维斯-蒙森空军基地毕业。戴维斯-蒙森空军基地负责为新飞行员进行任务资格训练。课程历时六个月。完成训练并取得资质的A-10飞行员将拥有基础液气战斗资格，并被派往前线战斗中队。美国空军A-10攻击机退役时间从2027年推迟至2030年。”
“今年四月初，最后一期美国空军A-10飞行学生从亚利桑那州戴维斯-蒙森空军基地毕业。戴维斯-蒙森空军基地负责为新飞行员进行任务资格训练。课程历时六个月。”
“今年四月初，最后一期美国空军A-10飞行学生从亚利桑那州戴维斯-蒙森空军基地毕业。美国空军A-10攻击机退役时间从2027年推迟至2030年。”
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