Fairchild-Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II

Ground Attack Aircraft

Fairchild-Republic OA-10A Thunderbolt II © Karsten Palt
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Fairchild-Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II is a twin-engined single-seat ground-attack aircraft produced by the US American manufacturer Fairchild.
Crew1
Propulsion2 Turbofan Engines
Engine ModelGeneral Electric TF34-GE-100
Engine Power (each)40,5 kN9100 lbf
Speed706 km/h381 kts
  438 mph
Service Ceiling13.716 m45.000 ft
Range1.287 km695 NM
800 mi.
Empty Weight12.700 kg28.000 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight23.586 kg52.000 lbs
Wing Span17,53 m57 ft 6 in
Wing Area47,0 m²506 ft²
Length16,26 m53 ft 4 in
Height4,47 m14 ft 8 in
First Flight10.05.1972
Production Statusout of production
Total Production713
ICAO CodeA10
Data for (Version)Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II
VariantsA-10A, OA-10A

[Photo-ID: 11022] © Karsten Palt 2015-06-03
Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II, United States Air Force (USAF), 75-0298, c/n A10-0047,© Karsten Palt, 2015Fairchild Republic
A-10A Thunderbolt II
United States Air Force (USAF)
Reg.: 75-0298
c/n: A10-0047
 
Pima Air and Space Museum [Tucson, AZ]
[Photo-ID: 11023] © Karsten Palt 2015-06-03
Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II, United States Air Force (USAF), 75-0298, c/n A10-0047,© Karsten Palt, 2015Fairchild Republic
A-10A Thunderbolt II
United States Air Force (USAF)
Reg.: 75-0298
c/n: A10-0047
 
Pima Air and Space Museum [Tucson, AZ]
[Photo-ID: 1184] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-16
Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II, United States Air Force (USAF), 77-0259, c/n A10-0184,© Karsten Palt, 2008Fairchild Republic
A-10A Thunderbolt II
United States Air Force (USAF)
Reg.: 77-0259
c/n: A10-0184
 
Imperial War Museum [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)]
[Photo-ID: 13092] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-10
Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II, United States Air Force (USAF), 77-0259, c/n A10-0184,© Karsten Palt, 2016Fairchild Republic
A-10A Thunderbolt II
United States Air Force (USAF)
Reg.: 77-0259
c/n: A10-0184
 
Imperial War Museum [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)]
[Photo-ID: 5310] © Karsten Palt 2012-01-11
Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II, United States Air Force (USAF), 78-0681, c/n A10-0301,© Karsten Palt, 2012Fairchild Republic
A-10A Thunderbolt II
United States Air Force (USAF)
Reg.: 78-0681
c/n: A10-0301
 
National Museum of the United States Air Force [Dayton, Ohio / USA (Wright-Patterson AFB)]
[Photo-ID: 2309] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-19
Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II, United States Air Force (USAF), 81-0962, c/n A10-0657,© Karsten Palt, 2009Fairchild Republic
A-10A Thunderbolt II
United States Air Force (USAF)
Reg.: 81-0962
c/n: A10-0657
 
Luchtmachtdagen 2009 [Volkel (EHVK / UDE)]
[Photo-ID: 2310] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-19
Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II, United States Air Force (USAF), 81-0962, c/n A10-0657,© Karsten Palt, 2009Fairchild Republic
A-10A Thunderbolt II
United States Air Force (USAF)
Reg.: 81-0962
c/n: A10-0657
 
Luchtmachtdagen 2009 [Volkel (EHVK / UDE)]
[Photo-ID: 12001] © Karsten Palt 2003-06-21
Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II, United States Air Force (USAF), 81-0963, c/n A10-0658,© Karsten Palt, 2003Fairchild Republic
A-10A Thunderbolt II
United States Air Force (USAF)
Reg.: 81-0963
c/n: A10-0658
 
Open Dagen Koninklijke Luchtmacht 2003 [Vliegbais Twente (EHTW / ENS)]
[Photo-ID: 289] © Karsten Palt 2007-06-15
Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II, United States Air Force (USAF), 81-0988, c/n A10-0683,© Karsten Palt, 2007Fairchild Republic
A-10A Thunderbolt II
United States Air Force (USAF)
Reg.: 81-0988
c/n: A10-0683
 
Open Dagen Koninklijke Luchtmacht 2007 [Volkel (EHVK / UDE)]
[Photo-ID: 12002] © Karsten Palt 2003-06-21
Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II, United States Air Force (USAF), 81-0991, c/n A10-0686,© Karsten Palt, 2003Fairchild Republic
A-10A Thunderbolt II
United States Air Force (USAF)
Reg.: 81-0991
c/n: A10-0686
 
Open Dagen Koninklijke Luchtmacht 2003 [Vliegbais Twente (EHTW / ENS)]
[Photo-ID: 2311] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-19
Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II, United States Air Force (USAF), 82-0654, c/n A10-0702,© Karsten Palt, 2009Fairchild Republic
A-10A Thunderbolt II
United States Air Force (USAF)
Reg.: 82-0654
c/n: A10-0702
 
Luchtmachtdagen 2009 [Volkel (EHVK / UDE)]
[Photo-ID: 11377] © Karsten Palt 2015-06-01
Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II, United States Air Force (USAF), 80-0220, c/n A10-0570,© Karsten Palt, 2015Fairchild Republic
A-10C Thunderbolt II
United States Air Force (USAF)
Reg.: 80-0220
c/n: A10-0570
 
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