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New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Connecticut
Fairchild-Republic A-10A 'Thunderbolt II' SN: 79-0173

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Description
Notes: Close air support aircraft with short field landing and takeoff capability. Survivability increased by armor protection and redundant systems (1 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:Fairchild-Republic
  Base model:A-10
  Designation:A-10
  Version:A
  Nickname:Thunderbolt II
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Attack
  Serial/Bureau Number:79-0173
  Location:New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Connecticut

Specifications
  Length: 53' 4" 16.2 m
  Height:17' 8" 5.3 m
  Wingspan: 57' 6" 17.5 m
  Wingarea: 506.0 sq ft 47.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 24,959 lb 11,319 kg
  Gross Weight: 47,000 lb 21,315 kg
  Max Weight: 50,000 lb 22,675 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: General Electric TF34-GE-100
  Thrust (each): 9,065 lb 4,111 kg

Performance
  Range: 2,454 miles 3,951 km
  Cruise Speed: 345 mph 555 km/h 300 kt
  Max Speed: 518 mph 834 km/h 450 kt
  Climb: 6,000 ft/min 1,828 m/min
  Ceiling: 44,200 ft 13,472 m