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USAF Fairchild Repubulic A-10C Thunderbolt II overhead at Davis Monthan AFB , Tucson Az (KDMA). Royalty Free Stock Photo

USAF Fairchild Repubulic A-10C Thunderbolt II overhead at Davis Monthan AFB , Tucson Az (KDMA).

Mission ..The A-10C Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against light maritime attack aircraft and all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles.General Characteristics Primary Function: A-10 -- close air support, airborne forward air control, combat search and rescue Contractor: Fairchild Republic Co.Power Plant: Two General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofans Thrust: 9,065 pounds each engine Length: 53 feet, 4 inches (16.16 meters)Height: 14 feet, 8 inches (4.42 meters)Wingspan: 57 feet, 6 inches (17.42 meters)Speed: 420 miles per hour (Mach 0.56)Ceiling: 45,000 feet (13,636 meters)Maximum Takeoff Weight: 51,000 pounds (22,950 kilograms)Range: 800 miles (695 nautical miles)T