Military/DefenseJul 22, 9:30 PM
A-10 Warthog's Titanium Cockpit Shield Defends Pilots Against Ground Fire
The metal fortress that encloses the pilot is where we begin the tale of the A-10's famous ruggedness and stunning battle-damage resilience. This US Air Force attack jet contains the ultimate bulletproof bubble: a massive, 1,200-pound titanium cradle that is bolted together and nearly an inch and a half thick in some places.