A-10 Thunderbolt II (Block 30)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:A-10_Thunderbolt_II
gptkbp:aircraft_role Close air support and ground attack
gptkbp:aircraft_type Attack aircraft
gptkbp:armament gptkb:Maverick_missiles
gptkb:GAU-8_Avenger
Laser-guided bombs
gptkbp:avionics gptkb:AN/_APG-65_radar
gptkb:AN/_AAQ-28_LITENING_pod
AN/ ALQ-131 electronic countermeasures
AN/ ALR-69 radar warning receiver
gptkbp:combat_debut gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:combat_experience Proven in various military operations
gptkbp:combat_role Close air support for ground troops
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
Pilot training required for operation
gptkbp:design Designed for survivability and low-speed maneuverability
gptkbp:design_purpose Support ground forces
gptkbp:engine gptkb:TF34-GE-100
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:turbofan_engine
gptkbp:fighting_style Effective against armored vehicles
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1972
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3,180 L
gptkbp:fuselage_material Aluminum alloy
gptkbp:height 4.47 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label A-10 Thunderbolt II (Block 30)
gptkbp:landing_gear Tricycle landing gear
gptkbp:length 16.16 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Fairchild_Republic
gptkbp:max_speed 706 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 23,000 kg
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:war
Hog
gptkbp:number_built 716
gptkbp:payload_capacity 7,260 kg
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:retirement Still in service
gptkbp:role Close air support
Anti-tank warfare
Forward air control
Close air support aircraft
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:ACES_II
gptkbp:service_ceiling 12,000 m
gptkbp:service_entry gptkb:1977
gptkbp:service_history Used in multiple conflicts including Iraq and Afghanistan
gptkbp:stealth_features Limited radar cross-section
gptkbp:upgrades Avionics modernization program
gptkbp:wing_area 47.2 m²
gptkbp:wing_configuration Straight wing
gptkbp:wingspan 17.53 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fairchild_Republic_A-10_Thunderbolt_II
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6