A-10 Warthog

The A-10 was the workhorse for Myrtle Beach Air Force Base.

Praised by the ground troops during Operation Desert Storm, the A-10 provided valuable close air support.

Nicknamed, “The Warthog”, because it wasn’t a very “pretty” aircraft, the A-10 was built to fly low and slow. The planes design allowed for it to absord enemy fire with little damage.

The A-10’s rotary gun turret, located in nose of the aircraft, fired very powerful 30mm armor-piercing shells capable of damaging enemy tanks and armored vehicles.

If you'll notice, the gun turret is slightly off center of the aircraft and pointed 2 degrees downward. The aircraft was literally designed and built around it's cannon.