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A-10 Warthog: 50 Facts About This Legendary Aircraft

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The A-10 Almost Did Not Go Into Production

Northrop YA-9 prototype Flight
U.S. Air Force: Northrop YA-9 Prototype

The Air Force nearly chose the Northrop YA-9A over the A-10. The deciding factor came down to YA-9A’s vulnerability left by the engines mounted to the root of the wings, and its single tail.