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Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt

8,113 Jerushah  6.8 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Jerushah's mini aircraft starter kit

To move across the sky............

Use throttle to accelerate
Use pitch to move up/down
Use roll to turn

VTOL to use flaps

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin turbofan engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic for the United States Air Force (USAF). Commonly referred to by the nicknames "Warthog" or "Hog", its official name comes from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a World War II fighter effective at attacking ground targets. The A-10 was designed for close air support (CAS) of friendly ground troops, attacking armored vehicles and tanks, and providing quick-action support against enemy ground forces. It entered service in 1976 and is the only production-built aircraft that has served in the USAF that was designed solely for CAS. Its secondary mission is to provide forward air controller – airborne (FAC-A) support, by directing other aircraft in attacks on ground targets. Aircraft used primarily in this role are designated OA-10.The A-10 was intended to improve on the performance of the A-1 Skyraider and its lesser firepower. 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 a significant amount of damage and continue flying. Its short takeoff and landing capability permits operation from airstrips close to the front lines, and its simple design enables maintenance with minimal facilities. The A-10 served in the Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm), the American intervention against Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, where the A-10 distinguished itself. The A-10 also participated in other conflicts such as Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada, the Balkans, Afghanistan, Iraq, and against 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 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 F-35 would replace the A-10 as it entered service, but this remains highly contentious within the Air Force and in political circles. With a variety of upgrades and wing replacements, the A-10's service life may be extended to 2040; the Air Force has no planned retirement date as of June 2017.

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor mini aircraft starter kit
  • Successors 9 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 66.9ft (20.4m)
  • Length 61.9ft (18.9m)
  • Height 16.3ft (5.0m)
  • Empty Weight 62,013lbs (28,129kg)
  • Loaded Weight 81,073lbs (36,774kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.326
  • Wing Loading 6.1lbs/ft2 (29.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 13,314.1ft2 (1,236.9m2)
  • Drag Points 21940

Parts

  • Number of Parts 134
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 934
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    8,113 Jerushah

    Lol I figured you/anyone else who downloads this aircraft could arm it😃 @outlinedsalmon4

    6.2 years ago
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    Plane - ALLOW ME TO SING U THE SONG OF MY PEOPLE” BRTTTTTTTTT
    Everyone else - It’s the Americans! Where is the Artillery and nukes?!

    6.2 years ago
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    8,113 Jerushah

    Will do😀 @danman12

    6.8 years ago
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    11.2k danman12

    @Jerushah so just wanted to tell you check up on my A-10 tomorrow I think you'll like it

    6.8 years ago
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    11.2k danman12

    @Jerushah ok

    6.8 years ago
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    8,113 Jerushah

    That's cool please tag me!!! @danman12

    6.8 years ago
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    11.2k danman12

    Bro, me and you are sharing the same brain, I have a A-10 Wathog , about ready to post, nicly done, btw you should added the shark teeth

    6.8 years ago
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    8,113 Jerushah

    I agree especially the part where the front is to long @Strikefighter04

    6.8 years ago
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    8,113 Jerushah

    Thanks @ACMECo1940

    6.8 years ago
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    Good job! But if I may say, the cockpit bulges out a little bit, the cockpit is also kinda big, and the nose is too elongated. But other than those few things, awesome job!

    6.8 years ago
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    19.5k ACMECo1940

    Cool and simpe

    6.8 years ago
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    8,113 Jerushah

    Same here @CRJ900Pilot

    6.8 years ago
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    32.3k CRJ900Pilot

    when i think of the A-10 i think of a twin jet attack plane with a brtttt with plenty of brtttt to go around @Jerushah

    6.8 years ago
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    8,113 Jerushah

    Yup lol @CRJ900Pilot

    6.8 years ago
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    32.3k CRJ900Pilot

    Oh ok. Looks great none the less. And when you say gun you mean brtttttt right? @Jerushah

    6.8 years ago
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    8,113 Jerushah

    Thanks @phanps

    +1 6.8 years ago
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    39.1k phanps

    Good quality aircraft right here.

    6.8 years ago
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    8,113 Jerushah

    It has a gun. I didn't put any weapons on it because I was trying to make it mobile friendly (and so you could arm it yourself. @CRJ900Pilot

    6.8 years ago
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    31.3k Mostly

    @Jerushah np

    6.8 years ago
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    32.3k CRJ900Pilot

    Cool but WHY NO WEAPONS?????????????

    6.8 years ago
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    29.1k TigerEye35

    @Jerushah Np!

    6.8 years ago
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    8,113 Jerushah

    Thanks @sexylips35

    +1 6.8 years ago
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    29.1k TigerEye35

    Wow!

    6.8 years ago
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    8,113 Jerushah

    Thanks @Mostly

    +1 6.8 years ago