[AFreeBird]

Well, they could be, but the A-10 design has always called for converted airliner engines to power it.

It made for a hell of a cheap and reliable ground attack plane.

And lots of spare engine parts.

[50mm]

As part of this last A-10 upgrade the engine pylons were changed. They are hoping “funds become available soon for engine upgrades.” Translated: “if the ‘rats don’t win the A-10 engine upgrade is possible.”