11. The USA’s A-10 Warthog
The producer is Fairchild Republic.
The US Air Force is the main user.
Cost: $33.15 billion* (FY2020) for the program; $46.3 million* (FY2020) for the unit
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is more commonly referred to as “the hog” or the warthog.” The Warthog was intended to target tanks and armored vehicles in addition to providing cover for friends in combat. Air controllers and quick-action support are also provided by the Warthog. One of the Warthog’s original weapons was a 30mm Avenger GAU-8 rotating gun.
©Michael Fitzsimmons/SShutterstock A-10 Warthog (USA)
The warthog has the same level of durability as the animal it is named after. The cockpit of the airframe is surrounded by 1,200 pounds of titanium armor. A total of 716 Warthogs were constructed between 1972 and 1984 during production. October 1977 saw its official introduction to the USAF. The price per unit is $46.3 million.
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