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A-10C II Thunderbolt Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

Speed	Value	Description
Vr	120–130 kts	Rotation (weight dep.)
Vapp	150 kts	Final approach (clean)
Vref	130 kts	Threshold (flaps down)
Vs (clean)	120 kts	Stall (no flaps)
Maneuvering	250–300 kts	Combat maneuvering
Max	450 KCAS	Max level flight

POWER SETTINGS

Phase	Setting
Takeoff	MAX (100% N2)
Climb	95% N2
Cruise	80–85% N2
Loiter	70–75% N2
Approach	As required

FLAP SCHEDULE

Setting	Max Speed	Use
UP	Any	Cruise / Combat
MVR (7°)	≤ 250 kts	Maneuvering
DN (20°)	≤ 200 kts	Landing

ENGINE LIMITS

Parameter	Value
Max ITT (Takeoff)	860 °C
Max ITT (Continuous)	835 °C
Idle N2	58–62%
Oil Pressure	40–90 PSI
Oil Temp Max	130 °C

KEY NUMBERS

Parameter	Value
Internal Fuel	11,000 lbs
Max Stores	16,000 lbs
GAU-8 Rounds	1,174
Combat Radius	250 nmi
Max G	+7.33 / −3.0
Max Crosswind	25 kts
Pattern Altitude	1,500 ft AGL
Gun Speed	300–400 kts

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AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II - affectionately known as the 'Warthog' - is a single-seat, twin-engine attack aircraft built around the massive GAU-8 Avenger 30mm rotary cannon. Designed in the 1970s specifically for close air support, it is heavily armored and can survive direct hits from 23mm rounds. The A-10C variant added precision engagement capability with GPS and laser-guided weapons.

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SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturer: Fairchild Republic
first Flight: 1972
role: Close air support / Attack
crew: 1 pilot
engines: 2x GE TF34-GE-100 (9,065 lbf each)
max Speed: 676 km/h (365 kts)
range: 4,150 km (2,240 nmi)
ceiling: 45,000 ft
weight: 23,000 kg (MTOW)