| Specifications |
| Description | | Data | |
| Developer | | Fairchild Republic |
| Type | | Anti-armor CAS |
| Crew | | 1
| Power Plant | 2 | TF34-GE-100 turbofan |
| Wingspan | | 57.5 ft (17.53 m) |
| Length | | 53.33 ft (16.25 m) |
| Inflight refueling | | Not Available |
| Weight | | 19,856 lb (9,006 m) |
| Radar | |
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| Performance |
| Action | | Data |
| Ceiling | | 34,700 ft (10,575 m) |
| Max Tow / Max Lift | | 9,065 lb of thrust |
| Payload | | 16,000 lb (7,250 kg) |
| Topspeed | | |
| at sea level | 433 mph (697 km/h) |
| | at hight | |
| Cruise | | 370 mph |
| Combat Radius | | 605 mi (974 km) |
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| Armament / Ordanace |
| Type | Size | Max | Placement |
| GAU-8A 7 barrel cannon | 30mm | 1,174 rds | Low inside Forward nose section |
| Hellfire | | 11 | Underwing under Fuselage techs |
| Dumb and Smart bombs | | 16,000 lb (7,250 kg) | """ |
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The A-10 ThunderBolt is another extremely strong and rugged aircraft. It was first flown in the middle of 1972 after the Republic aviation became a part of Fairchild div. The Thunderbolt was a match to the competition hosted by the USAF. It ran against Northrup's YA-9, and the A-10 was found to be what they were looking for. The Thunderbolts new design and dual General Electric TF34-GE-100, made a slower aircraft, but this was what the USAF was looking for. Its slower speeds made it perfect for the anti-tank, and close-support role. It is also extremely resistant to ground fire. Notices by the USAF of the vulneralble aircraft were tended to by Fairchild. They Duplicated nessisary control systems, and sheilded the pilot chamber, engines and control surfaces. However, the most distinguishing factor of the A-10 Thunderbolt THE GAU-8/A SEVEN BARREL AUTO CANNON that occupies most of the forward fuelslarge. The A-10 carries 1,174 milk bottle size anti-tank rounds, thats bullets are made of depleted uranium, which increases the penetration factor by more than 300%!!! Talk about intimidation.