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Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II

General

Crew : One
First Flight : 21 October 1975
Country of Origin : USA

Powerplant

Number Of Engines : Two
Powerplant type : General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofans
Max Power Rating : 4,112kg (9,065lb)

Dimensions

Length : 16.26m (53ft 4in)
Height : 4.47m (14ft 8in)
Wingspan : 17.53m (57ft 6in)
Wing Area : 47.01m2 (506sq ft)
Tailplane Span : 5.74m (18ft 10in)

Weights

Empty Weight : 11,321kg (24,959lb)
Max Take-off Weight : 22,680kg (50,000lb)
Internal fuel load : 4,853kg (10,700lb)

Landing Gear

Type : Retractable tricycle type with a single wheel on each unit
Wheelbase : 5.40m (17ft 8.75in)
Wheel Track : 5.25m (17ft 2.5in)

Performance

Max Speed At Sea Level : 381kt (707km/h; 439mph)
Service Ceiling : 45,000ft (13,636m)


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