Matt wrote:

"Kirk Stant" wrote in message
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A question for any Warthog jocks (or fans) out the

Why is the front of the right gear fairing on all A-10s painted gloss
black? Is is a radome of some sort? If so, what for?

Unless, of course, you would have to kill me if you told me, etc...

Just curious,

Kirk
Old F-4 WSO

I believe it's a Radar Warning Reciever.

Probably not, as the forward RWR antennae are buttons on either side of the
nose, above the gun muzzle. This must be something fairly recent, as it
only seems to appear in photos of grey A-10s.

Guy