FALCON BMS · Attack

A-10A Thunderbolt II (BMS) Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Vr (normal)~120 KIASRotation - clean / light load
Vr (max weight)~135-140 KIASRotation - heavy with full combat stores
Vmax gear extend220 KIASMaximum gear extension speed
Vmax flap (takeoff)185 KIASMax speed with flaps at takeoff setting
Vmax flap (land)185 KIASMax speed with flaps fully extended
Vapp~155-165 KIASApproach speed - typical landing weight
Vref (threshold)~150 KIASThreshold crossing speed at normal weight
Corner speed~300 KIASOptimum sustained turn speed
Vne450 KIASNever exceed speed
BingoMISSION SETMinimum fuel to RTB - set before flight

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
Idle (Ground)CUTOFF then IDLE - ~62-65% RPM
TakeoffMIL thrust - full throttle both engines
ClimbMIL thrust - 250-300 KIAS
Cruise~80-85% MIL - 280-310 KIAS
Attack (low alt)MIL or as needed - 300-400 KIAS attack runs
Approach~70% MIL - adjust for glidepath
Go-AroundMIL thrust - immediate

FLAP SCHEDULE

SettingMax SpeedUse
UP (0%)AnyCruise, climb, combat
Takeoff (7%)≤ 185 KIASShort field takeoff only
20%≤ 185 KIASNormal approach and landing
Full (100%)≤ 185 KIASShort field landing

ENGINE LIMITS

ParameterValue
Max FTIT (Start)700 C - abort if exceeded
Max FTIT (MIL)~932 C
Max FTIT (Transient)~976 C (momentary only)
Idle RPM (N2)~62-65%
Max RPM (MIL)100%
Oil Pressure (Normal)40-90 PSI
Max Oil Temp155 C
Hydraulic Pressure (Normal)2,850-3,150 PSI

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
Internal Fuel Capacity10,700 lbs (approx 7,900 lbs usable)
Fuel Burn (cruise)~4,000-5,000 lbs/hr (both engines)
Max Payload7,257 kg (16,000 lbs)
GAU-8/A Ammo1,174 rounds (30mm)
Max G (combat)+6 g (clean)
Takeoff Roll (normal)~1,000-1,200 m (3,300-4,000 ft)
Landing Roll (normal)~700-900 m (2,300-3,000 ft)
Pattern Altitude1,500 ft AGL
Pattern Speed200 KIAS (initial) / 155 KIAS (final)
Max Crosswind20 kts
Best Glide (single engine)~200 KIAS
MTOW23,133 kg (51,000 lbs)