A-10C ThunderBolt II
This is the legendary Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II, also known as the Warthog, and the Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. It was introduced in 1977 for the USAF and remains in service today. This is a close air support aircraft meant to inflict enormous amounts of damage on precision ground targets. It is incredibly durable and carries very large amounts of ordinance along with its most important feature, the 30×173 mm GAU-8/A Avenger autocannon. Currently, the airforce is attempting to replace the aircraft, but it is widely loved by ground troops for saving their lives through ground support. It is currently expected to remain in service into the 2020’s. This specific aircraft is equipped with AGM-65 Mavericks, AIM-9 Sidewinders, GBU-32(V) JDAM bombs. There are an additional 5 hardpoints to be loaded at your discretion.
(PS, I still have no idea how to build guided bombs so I used the Mavericks from Rodwans F-14 and Dimkals JDAM bombs)(Also, yes I know there are some blatant inaccuracies especially with the top speed and the front landing gear, but I put functionality and practicality over looks)
Flight notes
Half trim up = max lift
Full trim up = lift + air brake
AG1: Close Front Gear
AG2: Middle 2 Pylons
AG3: Release JDAMs
AG4: Release Mavericks
AG5: Outer middle Pylons
AG6: Fire Sidewinders
AG7: lights
AG8: Open cockpit
(When taking off nose will initially dip, but as engines get going it will level out)
(PS. Sorry for not posting in a while, this plane took forever, especially getting the wings right. I’ve also been very busy and haven’t had as much time. If you have any aircraft suggestions or tips to make my planes better they’re much appreciated.)
Enjoy
-ELSandman
Specifications
Spotlights
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General Characteristics
- Successors 11 airplane(s) +96 bonus
- Created On Mac
- Wingspan 57.7ft (17.6m)
- Length 53.2ft (16.2m)
- Height 14.9ft (4.5m)
- Empty Weight 34,169lbs (15,498kg)
- Loaded Weight 34,169lbs (15,498kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 4.34
- Wing Loading 9.7lbs/ft2 (47.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 3,526.6ft2 (327.6m2)
- Drag Points 17834
Parts
- Number of Parts 683
- Control Surfaces 10
- Performance Cost 2,712
The shape looks outstanding, even the cockpit. Reminds me of build created by EngineerOtaku
Just what I was looking for
The only thing I’d fixed is the engine audio to the new engines
@nicolascolissi14 Thank you for reply me!
Yassss😍😦🤤
Very well made I love these planes (the first A-10 warthog) and thisone even more. The rotary cannons give it an American feel.
The nose wheel, is it on the right side in the real world?
No steering on front wheel?
Awesome
I believe so because there’s a Warthog made by someone else that it’s gun is extremely loud and true but I’ve also seem people add tracers like with a delayed minigun @greasytortle
@ElSandman I made one edit to this more like 4 I gave it more fuel flears not chaff movers bombs and added some and moved ag1 to ag 8 with 30% not 50% for speed
Nice!
I suggest using XML modding to make the nose gear correspond with the GEAR button to make it a bit easier
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/484114586488930304/510504608104316928/b1Ff4d6_d.jpg
I like this plane. A lot.
Fantastic work!
@RYAviation Is there a way to make the gun sound louder? Also I think the red is there to signify tracers.
I LOVE IT but the only two things I suggest is making the gun louder and not red and Maybe adding a mini thrustless BFE300 engine to add that more iconic whine to the warthog
@ElSandman oh
Very nice! You should get a picture of the cockpit
@Tank6376 Thanks. On the object on the far right Pylon is not a missile, it's a replica targeting system.
There is a problem with a missile on teh right wing
Nice build dude