Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

Rodger Deemer 🇺🇸

01 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

High-grain, dramatic black-and-white photo capturing the A-10 in its distinctive landing approach stance.

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User · 10 Mar 2026

Great photo 📸

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Aircraft

A-10 Thunderbolt II A10

Standard USAF grey tactical scheme

Airline

United States Air Force

USAF

Manufacturer

Fairchild Republic

Insights

Aviation History

Iconic close air support jet, renowned for survivability, key USAF asset since 1977.

Fleet Rarity

Over 700 built, >280 in service with the USAF as of 2023, rare outside US military.

Record Flights

No notable commercial distance records; known for loiter time and survivability in battlefield operations.

Safety & Events

Numerous non-fatal incidents due to battle damage; proven combat record in multiple US conflicts.

Future Outlook

Planned gradual retirement (beginning 2024), some may be preserved in museums.

Specifications

2 × General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofans

Engine

17.53 meters

Wingspan

16.26 meters

Length

1,290 km

Range

560 km/h

Speed

Single pilot, up to 7,260 kg ordnance

Capacity

22,700 kg

MTOW

4.47 meters

Height

2 × 4,115 kgf (9,065 lbf)

Thrust

Approx. 117 dB (no ICAO civil rating; military aircraft)

Noise

Identifying markings (tail code, specific unit) are not visible due to image quality.