Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
Update#1: Added cockpit instruments
Update#2: fixed the GBU bomb stuck mid air
Update#3: upgraded the GAU-8 and added spread
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin turbofan engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic for the United States Air Force (USAF). It is commonly referred to by the nicknames "Warthog" or "Hog", although the A-10’s official name comes from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a World War II fighter-bomber effective at attacking ground targets. The A-10 was designed for close air support (CAS) of friendly ground troops, attacking armored vehicles and tanks, and providing quick-action support against enemy ground forces. It entered service in 1976 and is the only production-built aircraft that has served in the USAF that was designed solely for CAS. Its secondary mission is to provide forward air controller-airborne support, by directing other aircraft in attacks on ground targets. Aircraft used primarily in this role are designated OA-10.
▶Armaments:
– 1 x 30 mm (1.18 in) GAU-8/A Avenger rotary cannon (1.500 rounds)
– 2 x AIM-9 Sidewinder
– 6 x AGM-65 Maverick
– 2 x LAU-10 rockets (4 rockets each)
– 6 x Mk.82 bombs
– 2 x GBU-12 Paveway II bombs (kinda guided, requires lock on)
– Fire extinguisher and repair module
▶Credits:
– Special thanks to @2Papi2Chulo for the amazing A-10 model: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/55TSU4/Fairchild-Republic-A-10-Thunderbolt-II
Enjoy!
