Home military aviation these are some of the coolest a10 warthog airtoair, in action photos ever these are some of the coolest a10 warthog airtoair, in action photos ever. Flying the a10 in the gulf war was originally printed in 1993 right after the gulf war by brasseys books. Skill level 2 for ages 10 to adult, intermediate to advanced modelers. It is a mobile platform for the follow typical ordinance. Designed specifically for the antitank role, the avenger delivers very powerful rounds at a high rate of fire. Once completed, the entire gau8 assembly correctly referred to as the aa 49e6 gun system represents about 16% of the a10 aircrafts unladen weight. The a10 thunderbolt ii also called the warthog is an attack aircraft made by fairchild republic.
A10 thunderbolt ii warthog aircraft photos free downloads. See more ideas about fighter jets, military aircraft and a10 warthog. Twin turbofan engine, twin tail, single seat attack aircraft features. Well, actually its the other way around as people often say. May 24, 2018 the owners workshop manual series has published on subjects as diverse as the soviet unions t34 medium tank, the modern u. On the other hand, no other jet aircraft in the world can match the straightwing warthogs accuracy and precision when strafing or bombing at treetop height. But the design logic dictating its configuration goes well. The reason for that is the sheer size of the gatling gun that was built into the plane. Armed with a fearsome avenger gatling gun, the hog can take out tanks. It is named after the world war ii p47 thunderbolt. It is the heaviest automatic cannon ever mounted on an aircraft.
The warthog is literally built around its 30mm general electric gau8 avenger seven barrel cannon, the most powerful gun ever fitted to an aircraft of this class. More than just your average gun store, our shop features a full line of handguns and long guns with customer service thats second. Pistols and revolvers are rated for concealability, firepower, and. A10 warthog also known as fairchild a10 thunderbolt ii. Revellmonogram a10 warthog plastic model airplane kit 148. Air force in the early 1990s, this reformatted flight operating handbook previously classified as restricted taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit of the rugged a10 thunderbolt ii, which, introduced. Flite test ft a10 warthog electric airplane kit 1537mm i intended to build this a10 with 264mm edfs, but once i started to build the plane, i changed my mind and went with the stock setup. The a10 thunderbolt was used extensively during operation desert storm, the kosovo crisis, operation enduring freedom and operation iraqi freedom. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Flying the f15e in the gulf war, both available from potomac books. Fairchild republic a10 thunderbolt ii simple english. The warthogs primary weapon is called the avenger, the gau8a gatlingtype sevenbarrel cannon.
The a10 can carry a variety of weaponry but the plane was built as a firing platform for the general electric gau 8 avenger gatling gun. The owners workshop manual series has published on subjects as diverse as the soviet unions t34 medium tank, the modern u. During maintenance, sometimes the technicians remove the gun from the aircraft. Air forces a10 warthog, officially called the thunderbolt ii, can carry a payload of rockets, missiles and bombs, but this fighter jet is basically a flying 30mm gatling cannon. This edition was printed in 2005 by potomac books formerly brasseys for the new the warriors series. It would cook through a bank vault like a hot knife through butter. I must say i am really happy they are taking of this issue and well see how this turns out. 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 a10 thunderbolt ii. There will never be a finer close air support platform than the warthog, and this quick read proves it. The plane its replacing, lockheeds venerable f16 fighter, carries a similar payload, and has an m61 vulcan gatling gun with capacity for 511 20mm cannon rounds which, firing at 6,000 rounds. Jan 12, 2020 the design of the a10 warthog is nearly unique. The high impact rounds actually contain depleted uranium to increase density and to penetrate armored vehicles. Most ground troops and armored vehicle operators hate to hear the sound of an enemy a10. For perspective, the weapon is larger than a volkswagen bug.
One of the most effective closeairsupport platforms in the world, the a10 is a welcome sight to ground troops engaged with hostiles. The fairchildrepublic a10 may be designated as the thunderbolt ii, but its better known by its descriptive nickname. A10 warthog fairchild a10 thunderbolt ii pilots flight operating instructions. The a10 features eleven underwingunderfuselage hardpoints and can carry 16,000lb or ordinance including agm65 maverick antiarmor missiles, cluster bombs, lgbs, and aim9 aams. In later years, people would say the a10 was a plane designed around a gunits 30 mm gau8 avenger rotary cannon, to be specific.
Reloading the a10 warthogs awesome gau8 gatling gun. Warthog attack plane finds new life in trump administration in this may, 2004 file photo, a10s from the 111th fighter wing are seen in the foreground at n. A10 warthog gatling gun the a10 fires a 30mm cartridge at 70 rounds per second. This plane is not too difficult to build if you pay close attention to. Nov 19, 2016 in later years, people would say the a10 was a plane designed around a gunits 30 mm gau8 avenger rotary cannon, to be specific. Army m1a2 main battle tank, and the a10 thunderbolt ii warthog. The walls of a bank are meant to withstand someone using construction equipment against them either ramming the walls or attempting to demolish them using attachments built for s. It is not as fast as most military jets, but it is tough. More than just your average gun store, our shop features a full line of handguns and. Without the presence of the a10a thunderbolt ii attack planes, allied forces would have suffered a far higher cost in terms of lives during the ground phase of operation desert storm in february 1. Dec 10, 2017 a10 warthog gatling gun the a10 fires a 30mm cartridge at 70 rounds per second. Even today, though, its reputationmaker is the gun.
Tamiya a10 thunderbolt ii plastic model airplane kit 148. But the much loved warthog still survives in the air force inventory and should continue flying for years to come. Is the air forces a10 warthog the best plane money can. The sevenbarrel gau8 avenger measures nine feet long and fires 30mm armorpiercing shells housed in sixfootdiameter drum. Revellmonogram a10 warthog plastic model airplane kit 1. On this page i will explain the weapons loaded on this peticular a10. A youtube user sawed a hole in the bottom of an a10 warthog rc plane, stuck a nerf cannon in the bottom, and recorded strafing standup tanks. A10 thunderbolt ii by fairchild republic military machine. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Interesting facts about the a10 warthog military machine. See more ideas about fighter jets, aircraft and a10 warthog. With a capacity of 1100 rounds, the pilot has approximately 9 trigger pulls at their disposal in a flight. New release special offer buy the a10 warthog by juuly 10th and get free shipping on your entire order plus 10% off the msrp. Some p47 pilots claimed to have broken the sound barrier, but later research revealed that because of the pressure buildup inside the pitot tube at high speeds, airspeed readings became unpredictably exaggerated.
The a10 may have been the reason that the 199091 gulf war was such an easy victory over iraq. The most prominent feature of the a10 is the 30mm gau8a avenger gatlinggun. Apr 01, 1995 the a10 may have been the reason that the 199091 gulf war was such an easy victory over iraq. Itll be a damn shame when these planes are phased out for the bloated defense department money pits being built now. If all works out with the 1911 i will be giving the xds to my sister for her conceal carry gun. It is commonly referred to by the nicknames warthog or hog, although the a10s official name comes from the republic p47 thunderbolt, a world war ii fighterbomber effective at attacking ground targets. Fitted with a titanium lined cockpit and a twinengine configuration, the a10 can take a severe hit and survive. Check out this exhaustively detailed manual for the a10. The a10 thunderbolt is also known as the warthog and it was used extensively during operation desert storm, in support of nato operations in response to the kosovo crisis, in operation enduring freedom in afghanistan and in operation.
The a10 has been around for over thirty years, but books detailing the jets intracacies have been few and far between. Someone armed an a10 warthog rc plane with an adorable baby. The a10s jet engines are quieter because of its design and the fact that it is a slower aircraft therefore does not need afterburners. Affectionately called the warthog for its aggressive look and often painted with teeth on the nose cone, the a10 thunderbolt ii is the u. I bought a springfield xds45 to hold me over until the warthog gets back. These are some of the coolest a10 warthog airtoair, in. Revellmonogram a10 warthog rmx855521 a10 warthog this is the 148 scale a10 warthog plastic model airplane kit by revell.
The plane was built around the gun, as the aviation circle always says that the gau8 was the first gun in history to get its own plane. The warthog has proven to be one of the most durable and efficient ground support aircraft in military aviation history. Gau8 gatling gun the a10 boasts a 30mm gatling gun the cannon is the weapon the that the a10 uses the most. Search, discover and share your favorite warthog gifs. Check out this exhaustively detailed manual for the a10 warthog.
A10 thunderbolt ii from the 104th fighter wing of massachusetts air national guard over the mediterranean sea aug. The fairchild republic a10 thunderbolt ii is a singleseat, twin turbofan engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed by fairchildrepublic for the united states air force usaf. 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. Mar 22, 2017 a10 warthogs from the 124th fighter wing at gowen field and f15e strike eagles from the 366th fighter wing at mountain home air force base practice targeting unmanned moving targets at the. Someone armed an a10 warthog rc plane with an adorable. Flite test ft a10 warthog electric airplane kit 1537mm. Here are some pictures of the cockpit interior and the canopy exterior on the full size plane. It is a sui generis design for a number of purposes combat role, survivability, payload and weapons.
The a10 is a highsurvivability and versatile aircraft. The plane its replacing, lockheeds venerable f16 fighter, carries a similar payload, and has an m61 vulcan gatling gun with capacity for 511 20mm cannon rounds which, firing. The a10 is no doubt the ugliest plane in service during the past half century, hence its nickname warthog. Folks we need her protecting our country and you can sleep soundly knowing.
A10 thunderbolt ii the appearance of the a10 is remarkable while its performance is amazing. Fairchild republic a10 warthog price, specs, photo. View and download revell a10 warthog assembly manual online. Can 30mm rounds from an a10 warthog penetrate a modern day. A pilot fires the 30 mm rounds at a high rate of speed 3,900 rpm, in 2 second trigger pulls, also known as a combat burst. Weapons are all connected to a object called a pylon that is installed onto the aircraft and grips the ordinace tight and secures it until the pilot releases it. Can 30mm rounds from an a10 warthog penetrate a modern. Warthog attack plane finds new life in trump administration. A cockpit interior option is available separately from wowplanes as shown in the picture below.
Air force in the early 1990s, this reformatted flight operating handbook previously classified as restricted taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit of the rugged a10 thunderbolt ii. 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. Image of the a10 thunderbolt, also known as the warthog, the flying gun and the tankbuster, in action. The russian counterpart has a number of similarities, but solves. The book details the a10s roll in desert storm, and how the aircraft went way above and beyond the role it was designed for. The barrel of the gau8a extends out from the nose of the a10. How to play an a10 warthog plane actually it does not sound too bad and much better than some instruments. Because the gun plays a significant role in maintaining the a10s balance and center of gravity, a jack must be installed beneath the airplanes tail whenever the gun is removed for. Following on from the modern viper guide from the same author, the modern hog guide explores the a10 in all its glory, from the desert storm era, prelaste a10a, right up through the modern glass cockpit a10c, all in beautiful, fullcolor. A10 warthogs from the 124th fighter wing at gowen field and f15e strike eagles from the 366th fighter wing at mountain home air force base practice targeting unmanned moving targets at the. Smallwood is the author of numerous books, including mcclure of idaho and two military book club selections, warthog. Flying for the military is even more dangerous than civilian flying due to the fact that you have people trying to actively shoot you down. The thunderbolt was the fastestdiving american aircraft of the warit could reach speeds of 550 mph 480 kn, 885 kmh citation needed. May 28, 2017 warthog attack plane finds new life in trump administration in this may, 2004 file photo, a10s from the 111th fighter wing are seen in the foreground at n.