A-10C Thunderbolt II

Engineers essentially took a massive 30mm Gatling gun and built a heavily armored plane around it. The Warthog isn't built for speed or stealth; it flies low, stays over the battlefield for hours, and protects friendly ground troops under fire.

Quick Stats

• Top Speed: 420 mph

• Crew: 1

• Primary Role: Close Air Support (CAS)

• Primary Weapon: 30mm GAU-8/A Avenger rotary cannon (fires depleted uranium armor-piercing shells at 3,900 rounds per minute)

What Makes It Special

• Titanium Tub: The cockpit is enclosed in 1,200 pounds of titanium armor that can stop direct hits from anti-aircraft ground fire.

• Redundant Design: Can lose an engine, one tail fin, and half a wing while still flying back to base.