A-10A
| This page is about the American premium strike aircraft A-10A. For the regular version, see A-10A Late. |
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Description
The A-10A Thunderbolt II (Early) is a premium gift rank VI American strike aircraft with a battle rating of 10.0 (AB), 10.3 (RB), and 10.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update "Wind of Change".
General info
Flight performance
The A-10A is a very slow plane at its BR but it retains good manoeuvrability, even when carrying a large payload.
| Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 0 m - sea level) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | 624 | 609 | 12497 | 30.2 | 30.8 | 21.0 | 19.9 | 700 |
| Upgraded | 662 | 642 | 28.5 | 29.0 | 30.3 | 25.3 | ||
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 | N/A | 740 | 370 | ~__ | ~__ |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < 550 | < 650 | < 500 | N/A |
Engine performance
| Engine | Aircraft mass | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine name | Number | Basic mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | |||||
| General Electric TF34-GE-100A | 2 | 11,636 kg | ___ kg/m2 | |||||
| Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Takeoff Weight | ||||||
| Weight (each) | Type | 14m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | 45m fuel | 48m fuel | ||
| 654 kg | High-bypass turbofan | 13,092 kg | 13,651 kg | 14,659 kg | 16,170 kg | 16,489 kg | _,___ kg | |
| Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%) | |||||||
| Condition | 100% | WEP | 14m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | 45m fuel | 48m fuel | MTOW |
| Stationary | 4,036 kgf | N/A | 0.62 | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | _.__ |
| Optimal | 4,036 kgf (0 km/h) |
N/A | 0.62 | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | _.__ |
Survivability and armour
The cockpit is where all of the extra armour plating is located, making the pilot have a high likelihood of surviving while leaving the fuel tanks, wings and engines without any armour. The armour is most effective against autocannons with the calibre of 25 mm or lower.
- 38 mm titanium alloy - Surrounding the bottom part of the cockpit.
- 44 mm bulletproof glass (54°) - Windshield.
Modifications and economy
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Armaments
| Ballistic Computer | |||
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| CCIP (Guns) | CCIP (Rockets) | CCIP (Bombs) | CCRP (Bombs) |
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Offensive armament
The A-10A is armed with:
- A choice between two presets:
- 1 x 30 mm GAU-8/A cannon, chin-mounted (1,174 rpg)
- 1 x 30 mm GAU-8/A cannon + 480 x countermeasures
Suspended armament
The A-10A can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 42 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
- 84 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
- 84 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets + 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
- 10 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (5,000 lb total)
- 12 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (6,000 lb total)
- 12 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles (6,000 lb total)
- 6 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (12,000 lb total)
- 6 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs + 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles (12,000 lb total)
- 4 x 2,000 lb GBU-8 bombs (8,000 lb total)
- 4 x 2,000 lb GBU-8 bombs + 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles (8,000 lb total)
- 6 x AGM-65B missiles
- 6 x AGM-65B missiles + 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
- 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
- 2 x 20 mm M61 cannons (1,200 rpg = 2,400 total)
Usage in battles
The A-10A is extremely effective in ground battles as long as it is used the right way. When in ground battles, you should use the A-10A's guided munitions like the GBU-8s or the AGM-65Bs. Because the A-10A is very slow for its battle ratting, it should stay far out where it can launch these fire-and-forget weapons without being threatened by most SPAAs. Many playrs will want to get close to be able to use its powerful GAU-8 cannon but it should only be used after have expended the guided munitions to clear out the enemy SPAAs.You can then use the ballistic computer for the cannon and fire at any ground target. Because of the GAU-8s high penetration and extremely high rate of fire, the rounds will manage to go through any tank even the heaviest armored MBTs.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Retains manoeuvrability with a heavy payload
- Exceptional roll rate
- Airframe can take a considerable amount of damage
- Deadly GAU-8 cannon
- High number and variety of suspended weapons
- Access to 2 x AIM-9L all-aspect missiles
- Extremely large amount of countermeasures
Cons:
- Very low top speed, making it an easy target both from the ground and in the sky
- Poor climb rate
History
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Media
- Skins
- Images
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
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