Overview
The A-10 was designed for close air support of ground troops. It is built around the 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon, protects the pilot with a titanium "bathtub", and can keep flying after heavy damage.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 16.26 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.53 m |
| Height | 4.47 m |
| Wing area | 47.0 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 11,321 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 23,000 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 706 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 560 km/h |
| Ferry range | 4,150 km |
| Combat radius | 460 km |
| Service ceiling | 13,700 m |
| Rate of climb | 30.0 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 11 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
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| Engine model | General Electric TF34-GE-100A |
| Thrust (each) | 40.3 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Mrkoww / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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