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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| − | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Dance of Dragons"]]. | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Dance of Dragons"]]. It's modification of the American A-10A attack aircraft. In 2005, all A-10's built began receiving Precision Engagement Modification (PEM) upgrades, which include an improved fire control system, upgraded cockpit displays, AGM-65G/L Maverick guided air-to-surface missiles, the ability to deliver GBU-10/12 Paveway II bombs with laser guidance, and the integration of an outboard sighting container LITENING II, guided bombs by JDAM, consisting of a set of equipment based on GPS technology that converts existing free-falling bombs into all-weather adjustable ammunition. As of 2022, the US Air Force has 281 A-10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft in service. |
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| + | The modificated "Warthog" not only retained all the advantages of the previous A-10, but also received a lot of new and interesting things: a target designation system was added to the pilot's helmet, which highlights allies (when viewed from the cockpit), a LITENING II sighting container for pointing bombs with laser guidance Paveway and new JDAM bombs with satellite guidance. The new AGM-65G/L with high-explosive warheads, which can be guided even in bad weather, but cannot capture moving targets, and to combat aerial targets, in the arsenal of the "Warthog" appeared the AIM-9M with a low-smoke trail. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres) | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres) | ||
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| − | + | The A-10C provides the pilot with a 38 mm thick armoured tub. The front of the canopy also provides the pilot with bulletproof glass with a thickness of 44 mm. | |
=== Modifications and economy === | === Modifications and economy === | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | AIM- | + | * AIM-9Ms are very potent against its range of targets |
| − | + | * {{Annotation|HMD|Head Mounted Display}} allows for off boring the missiles | |
| − | + | ** Very advanced HMD shows IFF (in cockpit view) of both friendly ground and air units. | |
| − | + | * {{Annotation|MAWS|Missile Approach Warning System}} (Automatic release of countermeasures) | |
| − | + | * Large array of CAS ordinance | |
| − | + | * Large pool of countermeasures | |
| − | * | + | * Decent turn rate |
| + | * Laser Warning System | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | + | * Very slow for a jet | |
| − | + | ** Subsonic, and can get outsped by propeller-driven planes | |
| − | + | ** Even slower when mounting further ordinance | |
| − | + | * Large target | |
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== History == | == History == | ||
Latest revision as of 12:39, 26 October 2024
| This page is about the American strike aircraft A-10C. For other versions, see A-10 (Family). |
Contents
Description
The A-10C Thunderbolt II is a rank VII American strike aircraft with a battle rating of 11.3 (AB) and 11.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Dance of Dragons". It's modification of the American A-10A attack aircraft. In 2005, all A-10's built began receiving Precision Engagement Modification (PEM) upgrades, which include an improved fire control system, upgraded cockpit displays, AGM-65G/L Maverick guided air-to-surface missiles, the ability to deliver GBU-10/12 Paveway II bombs with laser guidance, and the integration of an outboard sighting container LITENING II, guided bombs by JDAM, consisting of a set of equipment based on GPS technology that converts existing free-falling bombs into all-weather adjustable ammunition. As of 2022, the US Air Force has 281 A-10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft in service.
The modificated "Warthog" not only retained all the advantages of the previous A-10, but also received a lot of new and interesting things: a target designation system was added to the pilot's helmet, which highlights allies (when viewed from the cockpit), a LITENING II sighting container for pointing bombs with laser guidance Paveway and new JDAM bombs with satellite guidance. The new AGM-65G/L with high-explosive warheads, which can be guided even in bad weather, but cannot capture moving targets, and to combat aerial targets, in the arsenal of the "Warthog" appeared the AIM-9M with a low-smoke trail.
General info
Flight performance
Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.
| Characteristics | Max speed (km/h at 0 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | 665 | 676 | 12497 | 30.3 | 29 | 20.4 | 19.2 | 700 |
| Upgraded | ___ | ___ | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ | ||
Details
| Features | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
| X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Limits | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
| Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
| 874 | 370.4 | - | ___ | 370 | ~__ | ~__ |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < ___ | < ___ | < ___ | - |
Engine performance
| Engine | Aircraft mass | |||||
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| Engine name | Number | Basic mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | |||
| General Electric TF34-GE-100A | 2 | _,___ kg | ___ kg/m2 | |||
| Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Gross Weight | ||||
| Weight (each) | Type | _m fuel | __m fuel | __m fuel | ||
| 654 kg | High-bypass turbofan | _,___ kg | _,___ kg | _,___ kg | _,___ kg | |
| Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP) | |||||
| Condition | 100% | ___%/WEP | _m fuel | __m fuel | __m fuel | MGW |
| Stationary | ___ kgf | ___ kgf | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ |
| Optimal | ___ kgf (_ km/h) |
___ kgf (_ km/h) |
_.__ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ |
Survivability and armour
The A-10C provides the pilot with a 38 mm thick armoured tub. The front of the canopy also provides the pilot with bulletproof glass with a thickness of 44 mm.
Modifications and economy
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Armaments
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| CCIP (Guns) | CCIP (Rockets) | CCIP (Bombs) | CCRP (Bombs) | EEGS |
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Offensive armament
The A-10C is armed with:
- A choice between two presets:
- 1 x 30 mm GAU-8/A cannon, chin-mounted (1,174 rpg) + 480 x countermeasures
- 1 x 30 mm GAU-8/A cannon + 480 x countermeasures + MAW
Suspended armament
Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.
| Default weapon presets | |
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Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Pros and cons
Pros:
- AIM-9Ms are very potent against its range of targets
- HMD allows for off boring the missiles
- Very advanced HMD shows IFF (in cockpit view) of both friendly ground and air units.
- MAWS (Automatic release of countermeasures)
- Large array of CAS ordinance
- Large pool of countermeasures
- Decent turn rate
- Laser Warning System
Cons:
- Very slow for a jet
- Subsonic, and can get outsped by propeller-driven planes
- Even slower when mounting further ordinance
- Large target
History
Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
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