Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
Fairchild Republic · Attack aircraft · Out of production (1984) — in service
An armoured gun platform built around a 30 mm cannon the size of a car.
Length16.26 m
Wingspan17.53 m
Range4,150 km
MTOW23 t
Built716
First flight1972
Our numbers
Derived metrics
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Range per tonne#9 of 65
180.4 km/t maximum range ÷ MTOW in tonnes
Span-to-length ratio#13 of 68
1.08 wingspan ÷ fuselage length
Weight per metre#55 of 68
1.41 t/m MTOW ÷ fuselage length
Range in hours#36 of 65
5.9 h maximum range ÷ cruise speed
Sense of scale
How big is it, really?
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II's wingspan, against things you already know the size of.
Specification
The numbers
| Length | 16.26 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.53 m |
| Height | 4.47 m |
| MTOW | 23,000 kg |
| Max speed | 706 km/h |
| Range | 4,150 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| First flight | 1972 |
| Built | 716 |
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The story
What makes it different
The airframe was designed around the GAU-8 Avenger. Titanium bathtub around the cockpit, and engines mounted high to survive ground fire.
Against a 17.53 m wingspan the II carries 23,000 kg at maximum takeoff weight and reaches 706 km/h. First flight was 1972, and 716 were built.
Common questions
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II — the short answers
How fast is the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II?
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II cruises at about 706 km/h — roughly 381 knots, or 439 mph.
How far can the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II fly?
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II has a maximum range of about 4,150 km (2,241 nautical miles, 2,579 miles). At its cruise speed that is roughly 5.9 hours in the air.
Is the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II still in production?
Status: Out of production (1984) — in service. The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II first flew in 1972, and about 716 have been built.
How big is the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II?
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is 16.26 m long with a wingspan of 17.53 m and a height of 4.47 m. Its maximum takeoff weight is 23,000 kg.
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