The A-10D Thunderbolt was an enhanced version of the legendary A-10, designed to extend the platform's battlefield dominance. With an upgraded airframe and reinforced armor, the A-10D could withstand even more intense ground fire, enhancing its role as the go-to platform for close air support. Its engines were also optimized for greater fuel efficiency, enabling it to loiter over combat zones for longer periods without sacrificing power.

Despite its promise, the A-10D’s service was cut short. With the rise of advanced drones capable of CAS missions, the need for a manned aircraft in high-risk zones diminished rapidly. Drones could perform many of the A-10D’s roles without endangering pilots, and their lower operating costs made them attractive to defense planners. As a result, the A-10D was retired far sooner than expected, a testament to its strength but ultimately outpaced by new, unmanned technology.

Features:
•below average Maneuverability
•no titanium bathtub
•weak gun but changed damage, no cannon cause I don't like noise and once it goes below 0.025 delay per projectile it goes silent
•Activate 1 for bombing
•Activate 5 for Detaching External Tanks
•Activation group 2,3,4,6, and 7 are free

That's about it, happy Brrrrt'ing