About This Aircraft
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly nicknamed "Warthog," is an American twin-engine, straight-wing jet aircraft developed for the USAF to provide close air support (CAS) for ground forces. 80-0219 is an A-10A model.
Specifications
Engine: Two General Electric TF34-GE-100A turbofans, 9,065 lbf (40.32 kN) thrust each | Wingspan: 57 ft 6 in (17.53 m) | Length: 53 ft 4 in (16.26 m) | Height: 14 ft 8 in (4.47 m) | Max Takeoff Weight: 50,000 lb (22,680 kg) | Max Speed: 439 mph (706 km/h) at sea level (clean) | Range: 800 miles (1,287 km) combat radius with typical CAS load | Service Ceiling: 45,000 ft (13,700 m) | Armament: 1 x 30mm GAU-8/A Avenger rotary cannon; up to 16,000 lb (7,257 kg) of mixed ordnance on 11 hardpoints, including Maverick missiles, bombs, rockets, ECM pods.