Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

20 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

At a museum, indoors, with open canopy and informative signage. Photo shows classic USAF paintwork with nose art and tail insignia.

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Aircraft

A-10 Thunderbolt II A10

USAF standard camo (Vietnam-era style)

Airline

United States Air Force

Manufacturer

Fairchild Republic

Insights

Aviation History

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, also known as the 'Warthog', is famous for its close air support role and durability in combat, especially during the Gulf War.

Fleet Rarity

As of the mid-2020s, under 300 A-10s remain in USAF service and it's rare in museums.

Record Flights

Not known for distance records, but legendary for loiter time over battlefield.

Safety & Events

Proven extremely survivable after taking heavy ground fire; notable in Operation Desert Storm for tank-busting sorties.

Future Outlook

Planned gradual phase-out by USAF, many preserved in museums.

Specifications

2 × General Electric TF34-GE-100A turbofans

Engine

17.53 meters

Wingspan

16.16 meters

Length

1,288 km

Range

560 km/h

Speed

1 pilot, up to 7,260 kg ordnance

Capacity

22,700 kg

MTOW

4.47 meters

Height

40.3 kN (9,065 lbf) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (noisier than current civilian standards), 112+ dB at full power

Noise

None.