A Can of Man
Je suis aware
Okay so here's a good link on the A-10's surviability.
A personal account on the A-10's survivability
http://www.cradleofaviation.org/history/aircraft/a-10.html
Global security's article on the A-10 also has stories on its survivability
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/a-10.htm
"Furthermore, redundant primary structural and control surfaces enhance survivability. Lastly, the long low-set wings are designed to allow flight, even if half a wing is completely blown off."
Half a wing! I've read this in another book as well... can't remember which though.
Basically the A-10's survivability is helped by two things:
1) redundant flight control systems
2) armor
The "titanium bathtub" where the pilot sits is merely the most heavily armored part of the plane.
A personal account on the A-10's survivability
http://www.cradleofaviation.org/history/aircraft/a-10.html
Global security's article on the A-10 also has stories on its survivability
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/a-10.htm
"Furthermore, redundant primary structural and control surfaces enhance survivability. Lastly, the long low-set wings are designed to allow flight, even if half a wing is completely blown off."
Half a wing! I've read this in another book as well... can't remember which though.
Basically the A-10's survivability is helped by two things:
1) redundant flight control systems
2) armor
The "titanium bathtub" where the pilot sits is merely the most heavily armored part of the plane.