Old war-fighting jet being transformed into storm chaser

An A-10 Thunderbolt II is being transformed into a storm chasing jet at the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport.Video: Jet gets makeover to fight new foeThe war-fighting jet is retired after flying missions all around the world. It arrived in Guthrie last October.Pods are replacing what were once bombs and scientific equipment will replace the ammo drum.That scientific equipment will measure atmospheric data.Also read: Geothermal pumps to be used at Edmond's new public safety centerA $13 million grant from the National Science Foundation is paying for the project.The jet is built to be able to withstand large hail. It will fly close to hurricanes and tornadoes.Zivko Aeronautics is responsible for the transformation. They are hoping the information they gather from the atmosphere will provide scientists on the ground information regarding the path and strength of storms.Crime footer

An A-10 Thunderbolt II is being transformed into a storm chasing jet at the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport.

Video: Jet gets makeover to fight new foe


The war-fighting jet is retired after flying missions all around the world. It arrived in Guthrie last October.

Pods are replacing what were once bombs and scientific equipment will replace the ammo drum.

That scientific equipment will measure atmospheric data.

Also read: Geothermal pumps to be used at Edmond's new public safety center

A $13 million grant from the National Science Foundation is paying for the project.

The jet is built to be able to withstand large hail. It will fly close to hurricanes and tornadoes.

Zivko Aeronautics is responsible for the transformation. They are hoping the information they gather from the atmosphere will provide scientists on the ground information regarding the path and strength of storms.