How can an A-10 Warthog beat an F-22 Raptor in a dogfight? Well, a couple of years ago, several pictures surfaced online of an A-10 showcasing an F-22 kill marking that was painted on the side of its fuselage.
The Real Reason
Obviously, this didn’t really happen in a real fight, but during an air combat exercise. Nonetheless, what’s impressive is the fact that this type of jet managed to take out the reigning “King of the Skies”.
The A-10 wasn’t built for air-to-air combat. Instead, it was purposely built for its massive 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon.
This cannon is all about engaging targets on the ground but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have serious air-to-air chops. In fact, the same 30 mm canon can be deadly, and most A-10s usually carry a pair of AIM-9 Sidewinder, infrared-guided, or heat-seeking air-to-air missiles.
Not to be Underestimated
The A-10 may be slow, but it has an extremely tight turn radius. In most circumstances, it can out-turn the F-22.
This cannon is all about engaging targets on the ground but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have serious air-to-air chops. In fact, the same 30 mm canon can be deadly, and most A-10s usually carry a pair of AIM-9 Sidewinder, infrared-guided, or heat-seeking air-to-air missiles.
Not to be Underestimated
The A-10 may be slow, but it has an extremely tight turn radius. In most circumstances, it can out-turn the F-22.
