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Dive brakes under the wings were seldom used

which became operational in 1991

A-10 Thunderbolt Army Air Corps 000 feet) undeveloped strips ofA 10 Thunderbolt airplane model. The Republic A 10 and OA 10 Thunderbolt IIs are the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. The primary mission of the A 10 is to provide day and night close air combat support for friendly land forces and to act as