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Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

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The A-10 was intended to improve on the performance and firepower of the Douglas A-1 Skyraider. The A-10 was designed around the 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon. Its airframe was designed for durability, with measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor to protect the cockpit and aircraft systems, enabling it to absorb damage and continue flying. Its ability to take off and land from relatively short runways permits operation from airstrips close to the front lines, and its simple design enables maintenance with minimal facilities.

The A-10 served in the First Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm), the American–led intervention against Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, where the aircraft distinguished itself. The A-10 also participated in other conflicts such as in Grenada, the Balkans, Afghanistan, Iraq, and against the Islamic State in the Middle East.

The A-10A single-seat variant was the only version produced, though one pre-production airframe was modified into the YA-10B twin-seat prototype to test an all-weather night-capable version. In 2005, a program was started to upgrade the remaining A-10A aircraft to the A-10C configuration, with modern avionics for use with precision weaponry. The U.S. Air Force had stated the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II would replace the A-10 as it entered service, but this remains highly contentious within the USAF and in political circles. With a variety of upgrades and wing replacements, the A-10's service life can be extended to 2040; the service has no planned retirement date as of June 2017.[5]

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 50.9ft (15.5m)
  • Length 46.8ft (14.3m)
  • Height 13.4ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 10,658lbs (4,834kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 12.65
  • Wing Loading 25.8lbs/ft2 (125.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 413.9ft2 (38.5m2)
  • Drag Points 162

Parts

  • Number of Parts 121
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 654
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