What was Rudel's role in the development of the A-10 Thunderbolt II?
Lead engineer
Test pilot
Consultant due to his experience in destroying tanks
Financial backer
Answer
Hans-Ulrich Rudel was a German World War II flying ace credited with the destruction of over 500 tanks, and is considered the most successful tank ace in history. After the war, he became a consultant for the United States Air Force on the development of the A-10 Thunderbolt II ground attack aircraft.
The Heroic Tale of Hans-Ulrich Rudel: The Stuka Ace of World War II
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