A-10 Thunderbolt (IMAGE)

Southwest Research Institute

A-10 Thunderbolt

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The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II was first introduced in the 1970s and is set to continue service through 2040. Southwest Research Institute will study the effects of aging on military aircraft through a contract worth up to $99 million with the United States Air Force.

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U.S. Air Force

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