The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin - turbofan, straight-wing, subsonic attack aircraft developed by Fairchild Republic for the United States Air Force (USAF). In service since 1977, it is named after the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, but is commonly referred to as the "Warthog" or simply "Hog". [3] .

The A-10C Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against light maritime attack aircraft and all ground targets, including tanks and …

Nov 26, 2012 · Either one of those two airframes could be an A-10C or A-10A, depending on the timeframe. The missing T-shaped antenna on the top pic is the SATCOM, which is was not part of the A-10C conversion. The other sensors on the tail and wingtips are missile plume detectors, also not part of the A-10C conversion.

Aug 28, 2016 · Are there any/many external differences between the A-10A Thunderbolt and the A-10C? I have an A-10A kit which I want to build as an A-10C. It is only 1:144 scale so I'm not looking for the minutiae but anything big and obvious when completed.

Oct 13, 2024 · Would I be doing myself a disservice by using the Quinta cockpit set for the GWH A-10C for my GWH A-10A? Is/was there a significant difference between the cockpits? I'm pretty much a lazy modeler, and will always use a Quinta or similar cockpit for all my builds if, available.

Mar 30, 2022 · In short, the A-10A module is a simplified simulation whereas the A-10C is a pure simulation or 'study sim' module which is more expensive to create therefore costs more to purchase.

Primary Function: A-10 — close air support, OA-10 - airborne forward air control. Contractor: Fairchild Republic Co. (FRC acquired in 1987, now part of Northrop Grumman ISER) Power Plant: Two General Electric TF34-GE-1 00 turbofans. Thrust: 9,065 pounds each engine. Wingspan: 57 feet, 6 inches (17.42 meters) Length: 53 feet, 4 inches (16.16 meters)

Affectionately called the “A-10 Warthog” for its aggressive look and often painted with teeth on the nose cone, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is the U.S. Air Force’s primary low-altitude close air...

Jul 17, 2009 · A-10/OA-10 Thunderbolt IIs have excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and are highly accurate weapons-delivery platforms. They can loiter near battle areas for...

The upgraded A-10C reached initial operation capability in September 2007. Specifically designed for close air support, its combination of large and varied ordnance load, long loiter time, accurate weapons delivery, austere field capability, and survivability has proven invaluable to the United States and its allies.