What is the A-10 equipped with?

The A-10 is equipped to carry GPS- and laser-guided bombs, such as the GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb, Paveway series bombs, Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM), Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser and AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon glide bombs.

Are A-10 still used?

The A-10 Thunderbolt was developed to take on Soviets tanks and is still roaming the battlefield. The A-10’s popularity with Congress has helped it survive the Air Force’s efforts to retire it. Against the weaponry now fielded by Russia and China, however, the “Warthog” wouldn’t last long.

What does the a in A-10 stand for?

Categories Military Aircraft Air Force Aircraft Air Force Attack Aircraft Attack Aircraft Air Force Equipment. Affectionately called the “A-10 Warthog” for its aggressive look and often painted with teeth on the nose cone, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is the U.S. Air Force’s primary low-altitude close air support aircraft.

Does the A-10 have a radar?

The A-10 lacks a radar, so using this symbology effectively is as much an art form as a science. Yount says selecting the AIM-9 or the gun very much depends on the range of the opponent.

Will the A-10 be retired?

The service attempted to retire the entire A-10 fleet in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 budget cycles, and proposed getting rid of portions of the fleet in 2021 and 2022. But Congress thwarted the plan each time, arguing there is not an adequate replacement aircraft for providing close-air support to troops on the ground.

How many bombs can an A-10 carry?

The magazine can hold 1,350 rounds of ammunition. The pilot can select a firing rate of 2,100 or 4,200 rounds a minute.

How many rounds does an A-10 carry?

The magazine can hold 1,174 rounds, although 1,150 is the typical load-out. The Avenger’s rate of fire was originally selectable, 2,100 rounds per minute (rpm) in the low setting, or 4,200 rpm in the high setting. Later this was changed to a fixed rate of 3,900 rpm. ‘Here, I’ll even do the math for you.

Can the A-10 win a dog fight?

Everybody knows the A-10 can bring the pain to ground targets like few aircraft in history, but the aircraft’s tight turn radius and powerful gun can actually make it a force to be reckoned with in a dogfight too.

How many B 52 bombers are in the Boneyard?

As of June 2019, there are 76 aircraft in inventory; 58 operated by active forces (2nd Bomb Wing and 5th Bomb Wing), 18 by reserve forces (307th Bomb Wing), and about 12 in long-term storage at the Davis-Monthan AFB Boneyard.