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Aircraft Built Around a Cannon: The A-10 Warthog Carries a 1.8-Ton Weapon That Fires 3,900 Rounds Per Minute, Destroyed 987 Tanks in the Gulf War, and Continues to Fly After 50 Years of Service

Written by Valdemar Medeiros
Published on 14/03/2026 at 18:41
Avião construído ao redor de um canhão: o A-10 Warthog carrega arma de 1,8 tonelada que dispara 3.900 tiros por minuto, destruiu 987 tanques na Guerra do Golfo e continua voando mesmo após 50 anos de serviço
Créditos: imagem de dominio público
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Valdemar Medeiros

Graduated in Journalism and Marketing, he is the author of over 20,000 articles that have reached millions of readers in Brazil and abroad. He has written for brands and media outlets such as 99, Natura, O Boticário, CPG – Click Petróleo e Gás, Agência Raccon, among others. A specialist in the Automotive Industry, Technology, Careers (employability and courses), Economy, and other topics. For contact and editorial suggestions: valdemarmedeiros4@gmail.com. We do not accept resumes!

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