I know it's been discussed before, and I know the A-10 is slated for the boneyard but here's a great interview with one of the aircraft's designers. Pierre Sprey was one of the key people in building the A-10.
The story of the A-10 and why the F-35 cannot replace it. [VIDEO]
The story of the A-10 and why the F-35 cannot replace it. [VIDEO]