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(FILES)A US Air Force mechanic works on the laser sight of an A-10 anti-tank aircraft at Bagram air base, in this April 17, 2002 file photo. Long disliked by the US Air Force, the A-10 Thunderbolt II ground-attack jet may finally be heading for the chopping block due to budget constraints. The "Warthog," first designed as a tank buster to target Soviet armored vehicles in the middle of the Cold War in the early 1970s, is shunned by many aviators. Although the twin-engine aircraft is slow, it is incredibly efficient to provide close air support of ground forces, making it an appreciated asset for the US Army. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh on December 11, 2013 said that mothballing the beloved A-10 Warthog fleet could save the service a substantial $3.7 billion, a compelling amount of money in the face of the $12 billion the Air Force must save each year for the next decade in the face of sequestration. AFP PHOTO / JOHN MACDOUGALL / FILES
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BAGRAM, AFGHANISTAN |
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AFP / Mediafax Foto |
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JOHN MACDOUGALL |
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12 Decembrie 2013 |
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