At least four of A-10 Thunderbolt II jets could be seen at Bagram air base, in Afghanistan. This plane is specially designed to provide air support of ground forces. it can survive direct hits from armor-piercing and high-explosive projectiles and is equipped with a 30-mm gun mounted at the front of the aircraft which can fire 3,900 rounds a minute. The aircraft is known as "Warthog" for its ugliness,...