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    PROGRAM DOSSIER

    A-10 Thunderbolt II
    Definition: The A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known by points for ground attack ordinance and is particularly suit-
    its nickname "Warthog," is a U.S. close air support and able for the AGM-65 Maverick anti-tank missile.
    forward air control fighter (in this secondary mission, Over the course of its lifetime, several upgrades have
    it operates under the designation OA-10). It was built by been made to the aircraft to enhance its operational capa-
    Fairchild Republic Co. and is now sustained by Northrop bilities. In 1978, a Pave Penny laser-receiver pod was added
    Grumman. to enable to aircraft to drop laser-guided bombs illumi-
    nated by ground troops or other aircraft. In 1980, inertial
    Features: The aircraft was developed in the early 1970s navigation systems were added. During the following de-
    to provide an airborne counter to the Warsaw Pact's supe- cade, the aircraft received the Low-Altitude Safety and
    rior number of armored vehicles. It reached IOC in 1977 Targeting Enhancement (LASTE) package, which provided
    and is still considered the world's most effective anti- computerized weapon arming, an autopilot and a multi-
    tank platform. function display (MFD). During the mid-1990s, the instru-
    Designed specifically for close-air support, the aircraft ment panels were adapted so pilots could wear night vi-
    is adept at operating from unimproved airstrips, maneu- sion goggles and carry out nocturnal missions. In 1999, the
    vering at low altitudes and speeds and loitering over bat- MFD was upgraded and a GPS navigation system was added.
    tlefields. As one of the few American aircraft built more to In 2005, the entire fleet began receiving a "Precision
    withstand fire than to avoid it, the A-10 is also renowned Engagement" package that included a new flight control
    system, improved cockpit displays, hands-on
    throttle and stick controls, moving map dis-
    plays, the capability to deliver GPS and laser-
    guided bombs, digital stores management, the
    integration of Litening and Sniper advanced
    targeting pods, new electronic countermea-
    sures, a situational awareness data link (SADL)
    and upgraded power systems. All A-10s have re-
    ceived the upgrade package and are now referred
    to as A-10Cs.

    Production, Current Upgrades and Status:


    The U.S. Air Force received 713 A-10s between
    1975 and 1984. Of these, 343 remain in service
    among active duty, guard and reserve units.
    In 2007, Boeing was awarded a $1.1 billion
    contract to replace the wings on up to 242 A-10s,
    which would allow the aircraft to continue fly-
    for its ability to sustain battle damage. A titanium "bath- ing until 2035. Firm orders have been placed for 173. The
    tub" and armored canopy protects the cockpit as well as first aircraft with a replaced wing rolled out on February
    parts of the flight control system. The wings, horizontal 15, 2012 and the last aircraft is scheduled to be turned over
    tail and vertical fins incorporate redundant structural in 2016.
    support. The engines are mounted high to protect them on As part of its FY15 budget submission, the Air Force has
    the ground from debris and in the air from small arms, proposed retiring the remainder of the fleet. Congress is
    cannon fire and infrared missiles. Hydraulic flight con- expected to make a decision on the proposal as part of the
    trols are backed up by manual cable systems. Fuel cells are forthcoming FY15 National Defense Authorization Act.
    protected by shrapnel-catching foam and isolated by self-
    sealing mechanisms. Less well-protected components are —Dan Katz
    designed for rapid field replacement.
    The A-10's most notable weapon system is the GAU-8/A
    Avenger - a seven-barrel rotary cannon mounted in the nose All Program Dossier data is excerpted from
    that fires up to 4,200 rounds per minute. Each round is 30mm the Aviation Week Intelligence Network
    in diameter and over 11 in. long - slightly longer and narrow- (awin.aviationweek.com). To learn how to
    er than a 12-oz. beverage bottle - and bears a tip of depleted receive full access to dozens of updated online profiles of
    uranium for increased armor penetration and incendiary ef- major international defense programs, call +1 703.997.0275
    fect. In addition to the cannon, the fighter has eleven hard- or email [email protected].

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    Specifications: A-10 Thunderbolt II

    Designation: A-10C / OA-10C


    Name: Thunderbolt II / "Warthog"
    Manufacturer: Fairchild Republic Co. (sustained now by Northrop Grumman)
    Category/Type: Attack Fighter
    Crew: 1
    IOC: 1977 (A-10A); 2007 (A-10C)
    Unit cost: $11.8M (FY94) total program unit cost

    Dimensions and Weights


    Length: 53 ft. 4 in. (16.2 m)
    Wingspan: 57 ft. 6 in. (17.4 m)
    Height: 14 ft. 8 in. (4.4 m)
    Wing Area: 506 ft.2 (47.01 m2)
    Aspect Ratio: 6.54
    Weight (empty) 29,000 lb. (13,150 kg)
    Weight (max take-off) 51,000 lb. (22,950 kg)
    Fuel Capacity (Internal): 11,000 lb. (5,000 kg)
    Fuel Capacity (External) 3 x 600-gal. (2,270 liter) external drop tanks - 12,060 lb. (5,482
    kg) total
    Fuel Capacity (Max Total) 23,060 lb. (10,480 kg)

    Performance
    Engine(s): 2 x TF34-GE-100
    Thrust: 18,130 lb. combined
    Max Speed: 518 mph - Mach 0.75; 340 mph cruise speed
    Max Speed without Afterburner: N/A
    Service Ceiling: 45,000 ft. (13,600m)
    Range: 800 mi. (1,290 km)
    Ferry Range: 2,580 mi. (4,150 km)
    Combat Radius: Close Air-Support: 288 mi. (450 km) with 2 hr. loiter
    Deep Strike: 620 mi. (1,000 km)
    G-limit +7.33
    Thrust/Wt: 0.4
    Wing Loading: 93.68 lb/ft2 (457.4 kg/m2)

    Weapons
    Cannon: GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm, seven-barrel cannon with 1,350
    prepared by Dan Katz

    rounds
    Hardpoints: 11 (3 under fuselage, 8 under wings)
    Max Stores: 16,000 lb. (7,260 kg)
    Weapons Compatibility: AIM-9 Sidewinder
    Mk-82/83/84 General Purpose Bombs
    Hydra 2.75-in. (70mm) rockets
    Source: Aviation Week Intelligence Network Continued

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    Specifications: A-10 Thunderbolt II
    AGM-65 Maverick
    CBU-51/58/71/87/89/97 and Rockeye II cluster bombs
    Paveway series LGBs
    A-10C:
    GBU-31/32/38 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)
    CBU-103/104/105 Wind-Corrected Munitions Dispenser
    (WCMD)

    Avionics
    Radar: None
    Radar Warning Receiver: ALR-46(V)
    Electronic Countermeasures Compatible with ALQ-119, 131 and 184 ECM pods
    Chaff/Flare Dispensers: Compatible with ALE-37. Can carry 4 SUU-25/42 flare launch-

    prepared by Dan Katz


    ers on hardpoints
    Other Avionics: AAS-35(V) Pave Penny Laser Tracker Pod
    A-10C: Sniper, Litening
    A-10C: Situational Awareness Data Link (SADL)
    Source: Aviation Week Intelligence Network

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