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The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is an American twin-engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic in the early 1970s. It entered service in 1976, and is the only United States Air Force production aircraft designed solely for close air support, including attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 41.6ft (12.7m)
- Length 38.9ft (11.9m)
- Height 12.4ft (3.8m)
- Empty Weight 11,860lbs (5,379kg)
- Loaded Weight 18,469lbs (8,377kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.65
- Wing Loading 96.3lbs/ft2 (470.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 191.7ft2 (17.8m2)
- Drag Points 5267
Parts
- Number of Parts 47
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 470
