The A-10 Warthog, also known as the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II (or by its knickname  “Hog”), is an American twin-engine, straight-wing jet designed specifically for close air support (CAS) of ground forces. It’s famed for survivability, low-speed maneuverability, and its ability to deliver extremely accurate, sustained firepower against armored targets.
 
General Overview:
Role: Close Air Support / Combat Search & Rescue escort / Forward air control (when needed)
Manufacturer: Fairchild Republic
First flight: 1972
Introduced: 1976
Crew: 1 pilot
Nickname(s): “Warthog,” official name Thunderbolt II (after the WWII P-47 Thunderbolt)