The article linked to in this article is longer and more informative as to the A10 and its history. http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/a18236/why-the-a-1

The article linked to in this article is longer and more informative as to the A10 and its history. http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/a18236/why-the-a-10-warthog-is-such-a-badass-plane/ http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/a18236/why-the-a-10... The A10 is an interesting case of "the right tool for the job" versus "high tech"/big dollars. Note also that, per the above article, the deal that first secured the A10 also secured the existence of the F16.