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A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog)

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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 1976, it is named for the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a World War II-era fighter-bomber effective at attacking ground targets, but commonly referred to as the "Warthog" or "Hog". The A-10 was designed to provide close air support (CAS) to friendly ground troops by attacking armored vehicles, tanks, and other enemy ground forces; it is the only production-built aircraft designed solely for CAS to have served with the U.S. Air Force. Its secondary mission is to direct other aircraft in attacks on ground targets, a role called forward air controller-airborne; aircraft used primarily in this role are designated OA-10.

A-10 / OA-10 Thunderbolt II
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
An A-10 of the 74th Fighter Squadron after taking on fuel over Afghanistan (2011)

Role:
•Close air support attack aircraft

National origin:
•United States

Manufacturer;
•Fairchild Republic

First flight:
•May 10, 1972; 49 years ago

Introduction:
•October 1977[1]

Status:
•In service

Primary user:
•United States Air Force

Produced:
•1972–1984[2]

Number Built:
•716
The A-10 was intended to improve on the performance and firepower of the Douglas A-1 Skyraider. 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 damage and continue flying. Its ability to take off and land from relatively short runways permits operation from airstrips close to the front lines, and its simple design enables maintenance with minimal facilities.

The A-10 served in the First Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm), the American–led intervention against Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, where the aircraft distinguished itself. The A-10 also participated in other conflicts such as in Grenada, the Balkans, Afghanistan, Iraq, and against the 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 the 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 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II would replace the A-10 as it entered service, but this remains highly contentious within the USAF and in political circles. With a variety of upgrades and wing replacements, the A-10's service life can be extended to 2040; the service has no planned retirement date as of June 2017.

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General Characteristics

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  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 58.7ft (17.9m)
  • Length 52.5ft (16.0m)
  • Height 15.8ft (4.8m)
  • Empty Weight 9,883lbs (4,483kg)
  • Loaded Weight 30,205lbs (13,701kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.785
  • Wing Loading 45.1lbs/ft2 (220.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 670.1ft2 (62.3m2)
  • Drag Points 17216

Parts

  • Number of Parts 582
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 2,555
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    More airplanes are on building suggest me to replicate one of the famous aircrafts, and don't forget to follow me :)

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    225 NhelIvan

    Hello Y'all this is the Creator of this Account, I have a new account "NhelIvan" Follow me there! I've uploaded the new version of this aircraft check it out!!!

    one year ago
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    @IvanPolosky Ok, Thanks for Responding looking forward to it!

    one year ago
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    @NotACEYET2812

    Hi!! Thanks for the feedback, due to the complexity of this aircraft, it's a bit challenging for me to build this, as Im making it as accurate as possible from it's design, especially to its offset GAU Rotary cannon and landing gear placements. The updated version will be release soon! sorry for so long time I didn't response to y'all ;)

    one year ago
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    @IvanPolosky How about a F16? Should be detailed but also as few parts as possible with realism. That would actually be th perfect balance and would be really awesome.

    1.2 years ago
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    @IvanPolosky can you fix the Roll? Bc whenever I turn it like it stables it self to its previous position

    1.6 years ago
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    Good plane

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    It just goes kaboom everytime i try to fly it

    2.1 years ago
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    15.7k SiBangsatYa

    Gg🗿

    2.6 years ago
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    @Buddy2 Thanks for the suggestion this is my first upload for many years of playing since of its Release:)

    And also don't forget to follow us for further update of this airplane.

    This aircraft is on 4th stage of testing

    2.6 years ago
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    @Buddy2 Do I know you from somewhere

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    897 Xi

    Noice!

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