The A-10 Tankbuster is about as big as its name suggests, so called because of its fearsome reputation as an armored vehicle swatter housing a gun so enormous that the plane had to be designed around it. Commended for its lethality during the first Gulf War and the Afghanistan War, 367 of these titans are still part of the US Air Force today after they impressed generals with their stellar performances and valiant feats on the battlefield. Contents Background and Development The A-10 started ...