A-10 Thunderbolt Warthog Red FlagA 10 Warthog USAF airplane model. The A 10 Warthog is a specialized CAS aircraft tasked with interdiction, Forward Air Controller Airborne (FAC A), CSAR, and Strike Control & Reconnaissance. It combines a heavy, diverse weapons load with low level maneuverability, a large combat radius, and long loiter time. The A 10 is capable of carrying up to 16,000 lb of ordnance in addition to its 30 mm cannon which can destroy heavy armor while the pilot is