Read More General business news A-10C Thunderbolt II: Fleet status, retirement battle, and why the Warthog is still flying combat missions in 2026 The A-10C Thunderbolt II is the U.S. Air Force's sole purpose-built close air support aircraft. With 219 airframes active in 2026 and pilot training now ended, here is the full programme profile. byVenkateshApril 19, 2026