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- Maneuverability is best at low altitude and low speeds
- Primary weapon is a 30 mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling gun
- First deployed within the USAF in 1976
- Wingspan: 57 feet, 6 inches (17.42 meters)
- Height: 14 feet, 8 inches (4.42 meters)
- Length: 53 feet, 4 inches (16.16 meters)
- Crew: One
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The A-10 Thunderbolt II is an American twin-engine aircraft developed by Fairchild Republic. Designed for the United States Air Force, its specialty is providing close air support, which is the act of engaging hostile targets in close proximity of allied forces.
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Timeline
- 1972: First A-10 flight
- 1975: First production A-10A delivered to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona
- 1977: First squadron equipped with A-10A
- 1987: Prime contractor switched from Fairchild to Northrop Grumman
- 2007: Upgraded A-10C reaches operation capability
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A-10 Thunderbolt II Questions
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