A-10C II Thunderbolt Startup Checklist

DCS WORLD — 0/37 STEPS

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AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II — affectionately known as the 'Warthog' — is a single-seat, twin-engine attack aircraft built around the massive GAU-8 Avenger 30mm rotary cannon. Designed in the 1970s specifically for close air support, it is heavily armored and can survive direct hits from 23mm rounds. The A-10C variant added precision engagement capability with GPS and laser-guided weapons.

SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturerFairchild Republic

first Flight1972

roleClose air support / Attack

crew1 pilot

engines2x GE TF34-GE-100 (9,065 lbf each)

max Speed676 km/h (365 kts)

range4,150 km (2,240 nmi)

ceiling45,000 ft

weight23,000 kg (MTOW)