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The nearly complete Space Shuttle Columbia (OV-102) traveled 38 miles over back roads, from Rockwell International’s Palmdale plant to Edwards Air Force Base.

At Avenue J in Lancaster, California

Date: March 9, 1979.

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Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, often affectionately referred to as the "Warthog". 

Key features and specifications of the A-10 include:

Primary Mission: Designed specifically for close air support (CAS) of ground forces, it is known for its ability to destroy armored vehicles, tanks, and other ground targets. 

Armament: It is famously built around its 30mm GAU-8/A Avenger rotary cannon, and it features 11 hardpoints for carrying a wide variety of ordnance. 

Survivability: The aircraft is highly durable, featuring extensive armor protection for the pilot and critical flight systems, as well as redundant structural sections to survive direct hits from ground fire. 

Performance: It is a single-seat, twin-turbofan, subsonic attack aircraft optimized for maneuverability and loiter time at low altitudes rather than high speed.

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Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft in flight. This specific aircraft is known by its popular nicknames, the "Warthog" or "Hog". 

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French Dassault Rafale fighter jet armed with an ASMP-A nuclear missile. France 🇫🇷 should give Ukraine 🇺🇦 a few of those…

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Nimitz Tomcats

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Weaponry: The F-14’s AIM-54 Phoenix was a Mach 5, 1,000 lb missile with 150+ km range and autonomous terminal guidance. The Hornet relied on AIM-7 Sparrow — Mach 4, 45 km range, that needed radar guidance till impact. This created a huge survivability gap against Soviet fighters entering service at the time. 4/4

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Don't think people realise how big the Phoenix is

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A Tomcat from VF-102 "Diamondbacks" getting ready for launch. Tomcats from VF-102 hold a unique distinction. In 1983, two Diamondback F-14s on a routine recon mission near the port of Berbera, Somalia, were engaged by ground defenses. Mistaken for Ethiopian MiGs, the Somalis launched a couple of SA-2s against the Tomcat. Thankfully, the jets evaded fire and returned safely.

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