12. A-10 Thunderbolt II “Warthog” – USA
The A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) is a close air support jet famed for durability.Manufacturer: Fairchild Republic (formerly M7 Aerospace)
Main Users: U.S. Air Force, South Korea, Germany, and the UK
Price: $184 million
It carries 1,200 pounds of titanium to shield cockpit and vital systems while attacking ground threats.

Short field performance lets it operate near the front. Only the single seat A-10A was produced. Despite 1970s origins, planned service runs to 2040.
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Signals psychological safety indirectly.
Simple. Durable. Usable.