Super scale rc turbine model jet warthog a10 thunderbolt ii duration. Among the new features, you will find usbc connector the same as in ipad pro tablets, memory expandable by 512 gb microsd cards, and a better front camera. If a machine gun weighs ten pounds but only produces eight pounds of recoil when firing. We are open, but orders may be delayed unexpectedly. Designed specifically for the antitank role, the avenger delivers very powerful rounds at a high rate of fire. The ac iii thunderbolt was fitted with a 25pdr 90 mm3. The general electric gau8a avenger is a 30 mm hydraulically driven sevenbarrel gatlingstyle autocannon that is typically mounted in the united states air force s fairchild republic a10 thunderbolt ii. Legendary a 10 thunderbolt ii shows its abilities gun run. Carrying one of the most powerful guns ever placed on an aircraft, the 30mm cannon fires milkbottlesize rounds at rates of 2,100 or 4,200 shots per minute. The a 10 has half the turning radius of the us air forces other primary cas aircraft, the f16. A 10 thunderbolt ii the appearance of the a 10 is remarkable while its performance is amazing. Known affectionately as the wart hog by its pilots, its a large single seat aircraft, identified by a pair of tf34100a high bypass fan jet engines mounted high near the rear of the twin tailed fuselage.
A 10 tank killer is a 1989 flight simulation video game for dos developed and published by dynamix. The fairchild republic a 10 thunderbolt ii is a singleseat, twin turbofan engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed by fairchildrepublic for the united states air force usaf. Can an a10 warthog airplane take down an advanced russian. Affectionately called the warthog for its aggressive look and often painted with teeth on the nose cone, the a 10 thunderbolt ii is the u. The compact versions of the bersa thunder full size handguns were introduced at the end of the 1990s. If youre a soldier surrounded by enemy troops, theres only one plane you want coming to your rescue. Manual systems back up their redundant hydraulic flightcontrol systems. A10 thunderbolt ii warthog 30mm collectors inert cannon.
The official designation for this aircraft is the a 10 thunderbolt ii, named after its illustrious wwii predecessor the p47 thunderbolt. Hobby boss a 10 thunderbolt ii airplane model building kit. Nicknamed the jug short for juggernaut by adoring pilots, the p47 was a heavyweight warbird and one that packed a devastating punch. The ac iii designation was actually given to two tank designs, named scorpion and thunderbolt. A 10 thunderbolt ii warthog 30mm collectors inert cannon round. However, one of the best a 10 facts is that the nickname warthog is so popular and well loved that it appears in official documents. Mig21 fishbed mig23 flogger mig25 foxbat mig27 flogger mig29. While the p47 garnered the nickname of jug, the a 10 takes on the affectionate nickname of warthog. They are simple, effective and survivable twinengine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles.
Its a heavier kit so a stand wouldnt be out of the question. The p47 was effective in air combat but proved especially adept at ground attack. A 10 thunderbolt ii ac spectrespooky gunship b1b lancer b2 spirit b52 stratofortress f4 phantom ii f5 freedom fightertiger ii f8 crusader f8u f14 tomcat f15 eagle f16 fighting falcon fa18 hornet f22 raptor f35 joint strike fighter jsf f117 nighthawk. Jon mott breaks the record for the most documented hours in an a10 thunderbolt ii during a refueling mission march 30. Check out this exhaustively detailed manual for the a10. It is commonly referred to by the nicknames warthog or hog, although the a 10 s official name comes from the republic p47 thunderbolt, a world war ii fighterbomber effective at attacking ground targets. Army soldiers from 2nd battalion, 503rd infantry regiment, 173rd airborne brigade combat team, call in a a 10 warthog to engage an enemy position in the korengal valley of afghanistan.
The book covers the early days of the air forces first airplane dedicated to supporting ground troops. Heres how the prices, features and specs including that new processor stack up. Credit cards best tv streaming services best vpn services best massage guns best mattresses. The a 10 thunderbolt ii may be slow and old, but this dedicated close air support aircraft is still an infantrymans best friend and the enemys worst nightmare. It is designed to drop bombs, fire rockets, missiles, and its 30 mm gatling gun at enemies on the ground like tanks. The wd my book thunderbolt duo is basically the thunderbolt version of the my book studio edtion ii. A10 thunderbolt ii warthog 30mm collectors inert cannon round.
The general electric gau8a avenger is a 30 mm hydraulically driven sevenbarrel gatlingstyle autocannon that is typically mounted in the united states air forces fairchild republic a 10 thunderbolt ii. A 10 close air support, oa 10 airborne forward air control contractor. After initially leaving a target, the a 10 can turn around and hit the same target again, all in around 7 seconds. The game features an a 10 thunderbolt ii attack aircraft. Why the a10 warthog is a ground soldiers best friend. A modernday counterpart in that role, the a 10 thunderbolt ii, takes its name from the p47. The main gun is beautiful but has significant room for improvement as does the cockpit. Fairchild republics warthog at war legends of warfare. The definitive and eerie rrrrrpppp sound of the gun firing and the ensuing damage done to the tanksarmored vehicles was difficult for her to ignore she smiled, indicating she understood why i bought.
The gau8 was created as a parallel program with the ax or attack experimental competition that produced the a10. Fairchild republic a10 thunderbolt ii simple english. All you wanted to know about the a10 thunderbolt ii. When fully loaded, the p47 weighed up to eight tons, making it one of the heaviest fighters. When fully loaded the p47 could weigh up to eight tons. The a 10 thunderbolt ii is an american singleseat, twinengine, straightwing jet aircraft developed by fairchildrepublic for the united states air force to provide close air support cas of ground forces by attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets with a limited air interdiction capability. Colonel mott, with the massachusetts air national guards 104 fighter wing, has flown more than 4,570 hours in the a10. Heres powerful insane ability of a 10 thunderbolt ii warthog in action. On the other hand, the book s title is p47 thunderbolt at war. Trumpeter a10a thunderbolt ii singleseat fighter plane.
Bestinclass dependable, portable, powerful stick welder. Fairchild republic a 10 thunderbolt ii history, specifications, schematics, pictures, and data. The thunderbolt reincarnated the fairchild republic a 10 thunderbolt ii receives her namesake designation from the republic p47 lineage. The fairchildrepublic a 10 thunderbolt ii is a single seat, twinegine, straight wing airplane developed in the early 1970s. The a 10 was designed for a united states air force usaf requirement to provide close air support cas for ground forces. Machete is a concept for a new lightweight attack plane for the us air. A 10 section information history specifications picture gallery video gallery related links related books related news. Frc acquired in 1987, now part of northrop grumman iser power plant. View full wd my book thunderbolt duo specs on cnet. The gau8a is also used in the goalkeeper ciws ship weapon system, which. The a10 thunderbolt is also known as the warthog, the flying gun and the tankbuster. More than 100 hulls were in varying states of completion when the entire program was cancelled in july 1943. The a 10 oa 10 have excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and are highly accurate weaponsdelivery platforms.
Why the a 10 warthog is a ground soldiers best friend smithsonian channel. The largest type of machine gun that may be fitted to the z 10 turret is a single 14. Flight testing is completed for the a10 prototype with the gau8a gun. Hobby boss a10 thunderbolt ii airplane model building kit. That is a great question, and one which necessitates the most beloved of a 10 and perhaps fighter pilot in general responses. Initially the name was mini thunder later changed to thunder ultra compact. The first production a10a was delivered to davismonthan air force base in tucson, arizona, in october 1975. The 8thgen intel cpus and nvidia gtx 1050 gpu in the surface book 2 are now quite outdated, but judging from recent leaks and rumors, the surface book. Weldingcity mig welding gun torch stinger package 100amp 10 ft replacement for miller millermatic m100m 10 248282 4. This authentic 30mm collector cannon round was fired from an a10 warthog and its gau8a avenger barrel gatling type cannon system. Then, i showed her a few youtube videos of the a 10 firing its gun.
The a10 thunderbolt ii is a singleseat, twin turbofanpowered. Air force a10 thunderbolt ii, the warthog, history. The business end of the 30mm gau8 avenger rotary cannon extends from the nose of an a10. Finally, the fairchild republic a 10 thunderbolt ii owners workshop manual is, as the book jacket says, an insight into the worlds undisputed king of close air support. A10 thunderbolt ii warthog systems engineering case. Known as the flying gun, the a10 warthog plane was a hero during. First fielded in 1975, the a 10 was designed from the ground up for one mission. But while the mustang certainly helped win control of the skies over europe and the pacific, it was the less glamorous republic p47 thunderbolt that was the real workhorse of the allied victory. Meet the plane that could replace the a10 warthog daily mail online. Both generally conduct similar ground strike roles, the a 10 with a bigger gun.
Super scale rc turbine model jet warthog a 10 thunderbolt ii duration. M61 20mm vs gau8 30mm cannon a10 thunderbolt ii main. The a 10 thunderbolt ii also called the warthog is an attack aircraft made by fairchild republic. Finally, the fairchild republic a10 thunderbolt ii owners workshop manual is, as the book jacket says, an insight into the worlds undisputed king of close air support. The saturn v had a takeoff thrusttoweight ratio of about 1. Trumpeter a10a thunderbolt ii singleseat fighter plane tsm2214. Campbell flew it safely back to base on manual reversion mode after. It is named after the world war ii p47 thunderbolt. I was disappointed there werent more pages on its war record and less on production, etc. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Missionthe a10 thunderbolt ii has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and. Incredible video of a 10 warthog in action firing the dreaded gau 8 gatling gun duration. The a 10 thunderbolt ii, affectionately nicknamed the warthog, was developed for the united states air force by the oem team from fairchild republic company, now a part of northrop grumman corporation aerospace systems eastern region located in bethpage ny and st. Apple macbook pro 15inch, 2019 overview and full product specs on cnet.
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