Experience the FIREPOWER of the A-10 Warthog!

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  • čas přidán 18. 05. 2024
  • Get ready to experience the jaw-dropping firepower of the A-10 Warthog in action!
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    VIDEO CHAPTERS:
    0:00 Background
    1:02 A-10 Background
    2:20 The Gun (Brrrt)
    3:32 Weapons & Maneuverability
    4:50 Durability
    6:19 Cockpit
    7:48 G-Forces
    8:17 Targeting
    9:30 Loading the A-10
    11:36 Live Fire Demo
    14:37 Conclusion
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  • @SamEckholm
    @SamEckholm  Před 29 dny +429

    I hope you enjoyed the A-10 Warthog! What video should I do next? 👇🏼

    • @randomacc727
      @randomacc727 Před 29 dny +24

      Maybe if you can or haven’t did it, the SR-71?

    • @WillHouselog-ii9se
      @WillHouselog-ii9se Před 29 dny +29

      B-2 or a b-52

    • @HolyMans
      @HolyMans Před 29 dny +10

      You should cover why the U.S military is thinking of retiring the A-10

    • @areafive01
      @areafive01 Před 29 dny +11

      You should do a Video about C-17 or the Pavehawks

    • @kathrintaylor1655
      @kathrintaylor1655 Před 29 dny +19

      F-16 or F-15 you haven’t done many jet videos

  • @Erez888
    @Erez888 Před 28 dny +839

    Normal pilots:my plane has a gun
    A-10 pilots: oh cool! My gun has a plane

    • @RedFail1-1
      @RedFail1-1 Před 27 dny +10

      Isn't a video about the A-10 without a dozen people using this meme...

    • @Goofyahmc
      @Goofyahmc Před 26 dny +2

      Overused

    • @scalanescarf661playz
      @scalanescarf661playz Před 26 dny

      69420th person to say this, please no more!

    • @FluePeak
      @FluePeak Před 25 dny +2

      Werent the gun designed before the plane?

    • @eriklarson9137
      @eriklarson9137 Před 25 dny +1

      It was funny when he said that in the video.

  • @benjaminpedersen6345
    @benjaminpedersen6345 Před 28 dny +478

    I love how the pilot is so proud hes flying the coolest plane ever.

    • @cromwellthesynth
      @cromwellthesynth Před 28 dny +6

      It's a terrible aircraft by todays standards, just fyi :P

    • @justalpha9138
      @justalpha9138 Před 28 dny +18

      ​@@cromwellthesynthIt left one heck of a legacy though

    • @cromwellthesynth
      @cromwellthesynth Před 28 dny +3

      @@justalpha9138 yeah I'll admit that. But doesn't change how awful it is haha

    • @RansumMusic
      @RansumMusic Před 28 dny +12

      @@cromwellthesynth what makes you think its awful? this thing can level a whole town in one sortie lol

    • @ObjectiveWings
      @ObjectiveWings Před 28 dny +1

      @@cromwellthesynththe f14 is old it’s not a terrible aircraft though

  • @EpicpotatoeYT
    @EpicpotatoeYT Před měsícem +374

    BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

  • @DCYote1
    @DCYote1 Před 28 dny +131

    As an Army guy, we loved the A10. Absolutely the best CAS platform around. Any Hog driver will drink for free if we're ever in the same bar.

    • @astuffyboi8379
      @astuffyboi8379 Před 24 dny +9

      My father fought in Iraq and he was a medic in the army, he loves the A-10, I can tell why. 😅

    • @WadeWilsonDP
      @WadeWilsonDP Před 19 dny +9

      One of my buddies in the Army told me a story of them getting ambushed once in Afghanistan. They called in for air support and got an A10, he said they could hear it firing, did a couple passes, then the ambush was just over. Silence.

    • @davemccombs
      @davemccombs Před 18 dny +3

      It's odd hearing these stories, because sentiment toward the A-10 on the ground usually doesn't seem to fit this bill when the numbers are actually analyzed. Sure, the A-10 has a fun weapon, but it's horribly inaccurate and has caused more friendly fire casualties than virtually any other weapon platform not called a "suicide vest."
      I've heard from commanders that they would outright turn down CAS if an A-10 was all that was available for fear of losing as many of their own men as the enemy.
      Don't get me wrong. I love the A-10 as an aviation fan and have touched a few of them back in the 90's (where they damn near let you fly the damn things for $5, pre-911 lol), but from what I gather it hasn't been the "right" tool for any given CAS mission for at least 30 years.

    • @macieksoft
      @macieksoft Před 6 dny +1

      @@davemccombs It is actually very accurate as for a gun. It is just the fact that attacking from the air in "danger close" situation is always dangerous. It is even more dangerous if you use bombs or unguided rockets.

    • @chbvbbvhh4184
      @chbvbbvhh4184 Před 5 dny

      @@macieksoftno that’s not the truth lol, the A-10 has no optic systems what so ever and pilots have to look outside of the cockpit too see what they are shooting at with binoculars

  • @realspacenerd
    @realspacenerd Před měsícem +337

    A-10 has been like an angel for pinned down soldiers for a long time now!

  • @Spaceman20150
    @Spaceman20150 Před měsícem +415

    This is gonna be one hell of a show

  • @Chris-sh9ik
    @Chris-sh9ik Před 18 dny +12

    As an Apache pilot, I drool when I see A10s. Respect to those guys, only 1 pilot handling all of that workload is impressive!

  • @sovietdraken
    @sovietdraken Před 28 dny +66

    The A-10 is an absolute unit. I had the honor of “petting” an A-10 about a year ago, and it was truly an awesome experience!

  • @wannabeeditz
    @wannabeeditz Před 26 dny +5

    “12 seconds of freedom” bro knows what he’s saying

  • @EpicpotatoeYT
    @EpicpotatoeYT Před měsícem +89

    The flying tank is back.

  • @user-oh7mo4zx8l
    @user-oh7mo4zx8l Před 29 dny +98

    1500 rounds of pure freedom 🇺🇸🦅

  • @itsdokko2990
    @itsdokko2990 Před 28 dny +23

    Everyone talks about the iconic BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT, which is true, but the turbine sound is quite unique also, no other aircraft i can think of has that distinctive high pitch

    • @wantdatcadpat44
      @wantdatcadpat44 Před 25 dny +1

      I think the only other similar sound is from the KC-135 and/or E-3, idk which engine it is cause they only shared one of two engine types

    • @Cringe_Worthy16
      @Cringe_Worthy16 Před 14 dny

      S-3 Viking, long since retired, had the same engines and same sound.

  • @ps-ic8pm
    @ps-ic8pm Před 19 dny +4

    As a kid in the 70s, we lived near the A-10 factory in Hagerstown, MD. A pair would roll off the line in chromate green primer and fly over our house.

  • @synonyx
    @synonyx Před 28 dny +10

    My Dad was the crew chief on A-10 78-0593, “The fortune teller” - it flew the most sorties of any A-10 during the gulf war / desert storm. It was a testament to how well him and his crew maintained the plane. I spent two years looking for the plane, it was at moody last and then was a weapons barn load trainer (said the historian of the flying tigers). Word is it might have been dismantled. If anyone knows anything, let me know! Awesome video Sam!

  • @HelloWorldItsMe2024
    @HelloWorldItsMe2024 Před 28 dny +38

    Thank you Sam for always giving your viewers top tier content! From camera shots, to cool music, to quality content, you can do it all! I love that you bring real people into your videos, showing the true manpower behind every mission. Keep it up!

  • @frxstyxd
    @frxstyxd Před měsícem +45

    FINALLY GETTING THE BIG BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT 🔥🔥

  • @Bongorfians
    @Bongorfians Před 25 dny +18

    Tax dollars have never looked so good

    • @soludave
      @soludave Před 5 dny

      Free healthcare will forever be a pipe dream.

  • @fluffyx1556
    @fluffyx1556 Před 26 dny +4

    Friendlies when A-10 flies over: HOLY SH-
    Enemies when A-10 flies over: HOLY SH-

  • @matter_gaming
    @matter_gaming Před 25 dny +8

    I love that the hoist for the ammo says "hook me up"

  • @joecang3410
    @joecang3410 Před 9 dny +3

    Great video! Helped build the A10 at Fairchild Republic. Worked on the landing gear pods, wind shield cowling and milled the titanium "bathtub. Always been very proud to have worked on such a great barn-storming aircraft.

    • @codiefitz3876
      @codiefitz3876 Před 12 hodinami

      Describe any critical vulnerabilities in detail

  • @PRATYAKSH-cp4ms
    @PRATYAKSH-cp4ms Před měsícem +6

    This is crazy

  • @klowe007
    @klowe007 Před 6 dny +1

    I was an F-16 maintainer/specialist, but the A-10 was always my favorite aircraft!

  • @muttpvppy1457
    @muttpvppy1457 Před 29 dny +9

    so awesome to see a video on the a10! so glad i could experience an a10 demonstration flight at the great texas airshow, such an awesome and iconic aircraft for sure

  • @dcarl7898
    @dcarl7898 Před 29 dny +3

    HELL YEAH !

  • @No1DiscoveryTV
    @No1DiscoveryTV Před 9 hodinami

    The A-10 has always been a symbol of strength. Another phenomenal video Sam, thanks.

  • @dj.neergamepro
    @dj.neergamepro Před 28 dny +2

    When I saw your Title "Experience the Jaw-Dropping FIREPOWER of the A-10 Warthog" I was thinking "Your going to Get Shot by the A-10!??" XD

  • @phantomf4747
    @phantomf4747 Před 28 dny +10

    We have one of these in our museum in Sacramento, complete with desert storm paint, kill markings and yes, bullet holes. Talking to a guy who flew one, he made a rather iconic statement. "If you hear the gun, you're already dead". A few more interesting bits of information, the aircraft was designed around the gun and engines can be mounted on either side to lessen the need for left or right specific parts. This is also the same engine used on the S2 Viking.

    • @JC130676
      @JC130676 Před 26 dny +4

      If you hear the gun, you weren't the target.

    • @optimuzprime5868
      @optimuzprime5868 Před 26 dny

      yea that's the version i heard before too😂​@@JC130676

    • @phantomf4747
      @phantomf4747 Před 26 dny

      @@JC130676 THAT ONE TOO!!!!👍

    • @101stairborne6
      @101stairborne6 Před 26 dny +2

      @@phantomf4747it sounds amazing in person in combat. It saved our asses in Afghanistan all the time! 🇺🇸

    • @phantomf4747
      @phantomf4747 Před 25 dny

      @@101stairborne6 The closest I get to that is last year's A10 Demo at the California Captial Airshow. Filled with blanks, but that sound is soul altering. Patrol safe bro. This is a crazy world right now. Watch your 6.

  • @wolfen946
    @wolfen946 Před 29 dny +15

    This video and the warthog are absolute beasts

  • @nickseven6814
    @nickseven6814 Před 7 dny +1

    A-10 : "F around...& FIND THE BRRRRRRTTTTTTT OUT"

  • @andrewwillard5625
    @andrewwillard5625 Před 25 dny +2

    Easily one of my favorite planes ever am lucky enough to be near Selfridge Air Base and these beautiful hogs are stationed there get to see them every day truly is a treat.

  • @Broken_dish
    @Broken_dish Před 29 dny +21

    bro has some of the most beautiful most epic shots of aircraft on the platform so cool

  • @terrycox1639
    @terrycox1639 Před 23 dny +5

    As an ex hydraulic specialist I can honestly say that it was an absolute pleasure to work on the A-10. It didn't break down very often and when it did it was usually fixable easily and quickly. I still take great pride in seeing the A-10, even to the point where I consider it to be "my baby". Cheers and hats-off to others who have had the privilege to work on (or fly) the A-10 aircraft. Myrtle Beach AFB (1977-81).

  • @GiulianoMazzina
    @GiulianoMazzina Před 16 dny +2

    Mmmmmmm, I've watched nearly every video about the A-10 on CZcams (ok, maybe not all of them), its so nice to see a new video pop up. I genuinely wish the A-10 would remain in service or a replacement comes along that packs the kind of punch the A-10 does.

  • @AviationVideosandPics
    @AviationVideosandPics Před měsícem +7

    Brrt ❤

  • @BrightHardDay
    @BrightHardDay Před 28 dny +3

    Great episode Sam. Thank you!

  • @ZacharyHarpel
    @ZacharyHarpel Před měsícem +18

    Warthog go BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT

  • @MrG77
    @MrG77 Před 58 minutami

    I say a clip in a congress meeting where some guy was trying to retire the A.10s and said they was outdated. A navy guy with stripes on his shoulder ripped the guy apart with facts. He told the guy how special these aircrafts are ,and how effective they are for CAS. He said for troops in contact there was no other aircraft that the soldiers were happier to see and hear was the worthog. Armer piercing rounds,exploding rounds,loads of missles and can fly really low. And they are armoured . The guy soon regretted opening his mouth. The A.10s can be updated and should be kept for C.A.S. . It would save so many soldiers lifes.🙏

  • @Arc_5
    @Arc_5 Před 23 dny +1

    last words heard before getting absolutely shredded by a GAU-8 Avenger

  • @michaeljamesschram9654
    @michaeljamesschram9654 Před 28 dny +4

    Both my brothers were Sgts in the United States Air Force. My older brother in Germany with the Wart Hog. 🇺🇸

  • @JohnFelixAnthonyCenaJR.
    @JohnFelixAnthonyCenaJR. Před měsícem +5

    YEESSSIIRRR 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Deadleaf01
    @Deadleaf01 Před 17 dny

    I'm jealous of this man being able to see and experience all these different aircraft, vehicles and defense systems.

  • @lornecunningham326
    @lornecunningham326 Před 28 dny

    The A-10 is onee of my all time favourites and one of the coolest Aircraft flying today. Thanks for taking us along Sam 🤙

  • @thetechnarrator
    @thetechnarrator Před měsícem +14

    The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly known as the “Warthog” or simply the “Hog”, is a remarkable close air support (CAS) attack aircraft developed by Fairchild Republic for the United States Air Force (USAF) and has been in service since 1976.Even in 2024,it still rocks.BRRRRRRT

    • @MrSimonw58
      @MrSimonw58 Před 28 dny

      1980s south east England ... they were painted black

  • @JakobGreene
    @JakobGreene Před měsícem +7

    The A-10 Is my second favorite aircraft, this’ll be one helluva show

  • @jetprime7686
    @jetprime7686 Před 28 dny +2

    So glad you did this one thank you.

  • @chungheing1131
    @chungheing1131 Před 27 dny +2

    BRTTTTTT, the A10 is truly one of the most iconic planes ever

  • @robihobby9490
    @robihobby9490 Před 27 dny +3

    DCS World A-10C Pilot´s like this Video 😁👍

  • @hammyyt8957
    @hammyyt8957 Před měsícem +4

    OMG this is gonna be awesome

  • @rootparrot6761
    @rootparrot6761 Před 28 dny +2

    i love the kind of questions you asked and i liked the way he answered them

  • @Broken_dish
    @Broken_dish Před 29 dny +3

    the manual reversion flight control system is so epic i feel like this should be more common or atleast something more for hydraulic problems.

    • @fraserbritton1288
      @fraserbritton1288 Před 28 dny

      The problem with a lot of modern fighters is the computer is actually flying the plane due to how inherently unstable their designs as for maneuverability. You couldn't really directly hand fly one in any meaningful way.

    • @Broken_dish
      @Broken_dish Před 28 dny

      @@fraserbritton1288 this is true thats why i said atleast something more for hydraulic problems meaning anything that could help it be more redundant maybe some of the cargo planes can have this if they dont already i think some do or just still have it think kc135 still all pullies idk for sure

  • @wolfen946
    @wolfen946 Před měsícem +4

    Can’t wait to ear his mythical gun !

  • @kasper_429
    @kasper_429 Před 28 dny +1

    Been waiting for this video ever since I found your channel, lol. So epic! The A-10 is probably my favorite non-fighter jet aircraft in the military.

  • @pauliewalnuts240
    @pauliewalnuts240 Před 25 dny

    This plane is the most robust, practical, and intimidating plane ever made. I love the back up controls, high mounted engine, titanium tub, etc. Just a tool well designed for its purpose.

  • @giovannimerced1801
    @giovannimerced1801 Před 28 dny +6

    The A-10 is one of the most cool aircrafts ever made. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrp!!!

  • @brentnichols3071
    @brentnichols3071 Před 28 dny +5

    I lived in Valdosta for 4.5 years and the constant sight of A-10s and AC130s was quite the thrill for someone who grew up near a Sikorsky plant just seeing black hawks. Every time someone said "what the hell was that" it was almost always an A-10 gun run practice.

  • @DarrenEdwardsAviation
    @DarrenEdwardsAviation Před 28 dny

    Another phenomenal video Sam, thanks.

  • @redflametech
    @redflametech Před 16 dny

    These are surpisingly agile actually. I was at an air show 5 years ago or so and they had a demo with A10s, and they demonstrated how they could strafe the field, pull up, hard bank turn and be right back down strafing the opposite direction in something like 20 seconds or maybe slightly more (it's been a few years) but it was damn impressive to watch--no live ammo at the air show, just the demo of it flying that pattern. They truly are awesome to be 50 years old and still that relevant to modern warfare.

  • @pnwchris2000
    @pnwchris2000 Před 28 dny +8

    Colonel Kim Campbell and her experience taking massive damage to her A-10 and having to land with zero hydraulic assistance is my favorite story about the aircraft.

  • @jacksonlewis8712
    @jacksonlewis8712 Před 29 dny +6

    FREEE BIRRRRD

    • @KreepaEvoX
      @KreepaEvoX Před 25 dny +1

      You can almost hear the solo under the BRRRR

  • @1900intz
    @1900intz Před 28 dny

    Thank you for another amazing post. Very informative and engaging. Be well Sam.

  • @dulanethdilhara9323
    @dulanethdilhara9323 Před měsícem +1

    NGL , Im wating for this one for years

  • @jessehays
    @jessehays Před 22 dny +5

    Quick story, I had the pleasure of working in Boeing flight test with a dude named Stan Onami. Stan was a Japanese American that grew up in Hawaii and was a little kid at Pearl Harbor. His family later was interned and after the war he was released. He moved with his family to California. In the early 60's he put himself through college and became and engineer. Then he went to work for a company called Fairchild. There he went on to design the titanium bathtub for the A10. RIP Stan. You were a great guy.

  • @VieskyPQC
    @VieskyPQC Před 29 dny +9

    Thanks a lot for making a video about one of the best planes ever ❤

  • @andreww9513
    @andreww9513 Před 24 dny

    Love seeing the ground crew getting love.

  • @alanday5255
    @alanday5255 Před 22 dny

    The A-10 gave me hope on several occasions. An the Gatling gun sound gives me chills to this day.

  • @hammyyt8957
    @hammyyt8957 Před měsícem +17

    YOU GOTTA DO ONE WITH DRONES
    to show how deadly they are

  • @Armedstorys
    @Armedstorys Před měsícem +3

    I'm going to love this I have been asking for the iconic a10 warthog

  • @BruhitsCris
    @BruhitsCris Před 28 dny +1

    Yesssssss thank youuuu for doing this i was in the 75th FGS

  • @generalsandnapoleon
    @generalsandnapoleon Před 19 dny

    One of my favorite military planes of all-time! Nice work.

  • @mcdoof5454
    @mcdoof5454 Před 29 dny +3

    Hell yeaaah! Just started at the danish air cadets today convenient

  • @calebmitton2692
    @calebmitton2692 Před 28 dny +4

    Dude! Your videos are so good!!! I look forward to every new video you post!!

  • @bluerider0988
    @bluerider0988 Před 28 dny +1

    Your videos are great. Thanks for doing them.

  • @bikeny
    @bikeny Před 28 dny

    When you were discussing the protective measures, I was thinking of the Black Knight's response about it being only a flesh wound. He kept on fighting and the A-10 pilots would also keep on fighting and longer than the Knight, too.
    Great video. Thank you.

  • @NoobDoesBedwars
    @NoobDoesBedwars Před měsícem +9

    Brrrrrrrrrrrrt ! 🇺🇸🦅

  • @iLikeToast201
    @iLikeToast201 Před měsícem +5

    Can’t wait to see this one, the A-10 is a beautiful aircraft and one of my favourites!

  • @_CORVUS
    @_CORVUS Před 28 dny

    I’ve been waiting for this! 🤘🏼

  • @victorhugofreitas9357
    @victorhugofreitas9357 Před 28 dny

    Amazing video! Always incredible to see the A-10. Thats such a good demonstration and hell of a content! Awesome.

  • @leftorright04
    @leftorright04 Před 28 dny +3

    BBRRRT! Another great video Sam! Always been a favorite of mine, such a beast! Thanks for the great content!!

  • @BasedF-15Pilot
    @BasedF-15Pilot Před 28 dny +4

    "7Gs, doesn't happen too often," I envy this man. A-10s were my second choice for drop night.

  •  Před 5 dny

    This jet is truly a remarkable machine. Scariest thing you'd ever see and here if you're an enemy. You can't even run anywhere.

  • @andregoncalves4785
    @andregoncalves4785 Před 28 dny +1

    This channel is amazing!!

  • @sassyu
    @sassyu Před 29 dny +3

    Just now if you hear the bbbbrrrrrrtttt you are not dead it just means you were'nt the target

  • @TheStopwatchGod
    @TheStopwatchGod Před měsícem +5

    Who thinks the USAF should strap some wings on an M1 Abrams tank and send it flying?

  • @polla2256
    @polla2256 Před 20 dny +2

    Had a front line seat watching these things in combat in helmand, they are utterly ruthless, awsome and terrifying. I love them.

  • @Donald1222
    @Donald1222 Před 28 dny +2

    Sick video!

  • @victormanuelpolanco922

    Great quality video.
    The A-20 is a force of nature to reckon with.

  • @traxxastrickstt8409
    @traxxastrickstt8409 Před 28 dny +3

    A-10 is my favorite plane and this is so cool to got to see it live!

  • @matthewwest7906
    @matthewwest7906 Před 29 dny +4

    I love the A-10 Warthog if I was a pilot that's what I'd want to fly

  • @slobo1666
    @slobo1666 Před 27 dny

    WOW 10/10 BRILLIANT THANKS SO MUCH.

  • @OriginalDante
    @OriginalDante Před 28 dny +1

    INCREDIBLE video, Sam 🔥

  • @EpicpotatoeYT
    @EpicpotatoeYT Před měsícem +6

    Will he fly in the A-10?

    • @blinky5063
      @blinky5063 Před měsícem +3

      He better lad

    • @praetorxian
      @praetorxian Před měsícem +5

      Kinda hard, it is a single seater.

    • @skyd8726
      @skyd8726 Před 25 dny +1

      There's only one 2-seater... & that lives in a museum.

  • @beng091
    @beng091 Před 28 dny +3

    If you can hear the BRRRRRRTTTTT, you weren‘t the target.

  • @brostelio
    @brostelio Před 17 dny

    In my opinion, the greatest machine ever built.

  • @WilliamGuest-ht4hi
    @WilliamGuest-ht4hi Před 26 dny +1

    I LOVE YOUR CONTENT. I live around the A-10 and i am exited to learn more a this bird

  • @Aircraft2.o
    @Aircraft2.o Před měsícem +3

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! OMG IM SO HYPED OMG IM FREAKING OUT AHHHHHHH OMG!!

  • @FatherManus
    @FatherManus Před 29 dny +14

    America: When will we defeat you?
    Enemy: When pigs fly!
    A-10 Warthog: Roger that. Inbound.

    • @JaxonO-eb2qh
      @JaxonO-eb2qh Před 28 dny

      I made a video about this on my channel

  • @derekp6636
    @derekp6636 Před 17 dny

    that was really cool, thanks for sharing

  • @Jkatch997
    @Jkatch997 Před 27 dny

    The cinematography in this is insane!

  • @S1su
    @S1su Před 28 dny +654

    Only people who like the A-10 can like this comment