The A-10A "Thunderbolt" is a very popular American-made attacker. Basically a flying tank, its slow speed makes up for the sheer firepower it carries. Nicknamed the "Warthog", it has proved its value as an attacker countless times.
Description[]
Designed from the ground up as a loitering, close air support platform, the ‘Thunderbolt’ boasts incredible ease of maintenance in the hangar, and nigh-indestructability in combat despite mediocre speed performance.; It features a myriad of damage-negation features like titanium-armour plating, triple-redundancy flight control systems and a redundant airframe emphasising survivability. Thunderbolt also packs an extremely heavy cannon as well as targeting systems capable of supporting an extensive arsenal of ground attack ordinance.;The A-10A is an initial production variant, quickly establishing a reputation for being reliable and deadly by its pilots.
Stats[]
- Max speed: 832Km/h
- Thrust: 36
- Mobility: 116
- Stability: 143
- Defence: 244
- Electronics: 69
- Air-to-air: 59
- Air-to-ground: 151
- Stealth: 63
Armament[]
Main weapons:
- GAU-8 Avenger minigun with 800 rounds.
- AIM-9L missiles with 60 rounds.
Special weapons:
- GBU-12 Guided penetration bombs with 14 rounds.
- Mk-81 Unguided bombs with 50 rounds ( can carry up to 6 at once ).
- AGM-65B XAGM with 24 rounds ( can carry up to 3 at once ).
Countermeasures:
- Flare capable with 30 uses.
- Chaff capable with 30 uses.