Fairchild-Republic A10 “Thunderbolt” or “Warthog”
The A-10 “Thunderbolt II” or “Warthog” had deadly effect during the 1991 Gulf War and in Iraq and Afghanistan following the September 11th attacks as a close-support and anti-tank aircraft. The A-10 on display (Bureau# 76-0516) began its service with the 111th Fighter Wing, PA Air National Guard, in 1992 and designated as a weapons load trainer. The DVHAA acquired the aircraft in June 2011 and in April 2012 it was relocated from the PA Air National Guard’s display to its current location behind the museum.
On Loan from the PA ANG 111th FW (owned by National Museum of the Air Force)
Specifications
Bureau #: | 76-0516 |
Built: | 1976 |
Crew: | 1 |
Passengers: | 0 |
Retired: | |
Received: | June 2011 |
Restored by: | PA ANG 111th FW |
>Restored: | Prior to June 2011 |
Length: | 53′ 4″ |
Height: | 14′ 8″ |
Wingspan: | 57′ 6″ |
Weight Empty: | 25,600 lbs |
Weight Loaded: | 51,000 lbs |
Powerplant: | 2 – General Electric TF34-GE-100 Turbofans |
Thrust: | 9,065 lbs per engine |
Max Speed: | 420 mph |
Range: | 2580 miles |
Manufacturer: | Fairchild Republic |
Armarment: | 1 – 30 mm GAU-8/A Rotary Cannon |
Ordnance: | 16,000 lbs |
Ceiling: | 45,000 ft |
Status: | On Display |
Please contact the museum if you have any information, comments, or recollections of this A-10 Thunderbolt II