Table of Contents
Introduction ix
List of Tables xi
List of Diagrams xiii
Chapter 1 Varying Origins 1
Chapter 2 Army Needs versus Air Force Doctrine 14
Chapter 3 The Original A-X Program 26
Chapter 4 The Competition 42
Chapter 5 Politics, Politics and Politics 70
Chapter 6 Fairchild 82
Chapter 7 The A-10A is Born 97
Chapter 8 The A-10A Described 106
Chapter 9 The TF34 Turbofan 130
Chapter 10 The GAU-8 Avenger Gatling 141
Chapter 11 Packing a Punch: Warthog Ordnance 153
Chapter 12 Initial Deployment, Tactics and Production 173
Chapter 13 Flying the Mission 190
Chapter 14 Fluctuating Fortunes and New Concepts 208
Chapter 15 Air Reserve and National Guard Operations 230
Chapter 16 Justification and Vindication: DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM 247
Chapter 17 A Steadying Presence: Post-Gulf Operations 276
Chapter 18 Back into Battle 289
Chapter 19 Possible Futures 307
Chapter 20 Extending the Life 325
Chapter 21 Vital Need or Wasted Resources? 344
Chapter 22 The Mirage of the Fire-Fighting Hogs 355
Chapter 23 Thunderhog: The Storm-Penetrating SPA-10 371
Appendix I Specifications 379
Appendix II 'Friendly Fire' 381
Appendix III Preserved Hogs: Museums and Gate Guards 384
Endnotes 389
Glossary 412
