TIL that the A10 Thunderbolt is designed to remain airworthy even if missing an engine, half of the tail, only one elevator, and missing half of a wing. If the double redundant hydraulic system fails, the flight controls can be operated manually.

TIL that the A10 Thunderbolt is designed to remain airworthy even if missing an engine, half of the tail, only one elevator, and missing half of a wing. If the double redundant hydraulic system fails, the flight controls can be operated manually.

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