Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Recently the A-10 fleet got rewinged, we’re the wings just replacements or me and improved, stronger, etc. what other improvements have the Warthogs received during their many years? Same gun, same engines? Better avionics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowCatcher Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 The A-10 Thunderbolt II, also known as the Warthog, is a twin-engine aircraft that provides close-air support of ground forces and employs a wide variety of conventional munitions including general purpose bombs. The simple, effective and survivable single-seat aircraft can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. Modernization and the Wing Replacement Program Boeing is under contract to manage production of a maximum of 112 wing sets and spare kits. The U.S. Air Force has ordered 44 wing sets since the contract award. Under a previous contract, Boeing delivered 173 wing sets to the Air Force. The upgraded wings are more durable, efficient, and easier to maintain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Additionally, all new avionics and weapons systems - bombs, missiles, etc. There have been a number of upgrades thru the years, especially to the avionics, but these are the most comprehensive yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 The A-10 still uses the GAU-8 Avenger, 30mm gun. I can't say for sure, but there might have been different ammo types made for it since inception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Joker Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Does it still have a rear view mirror od was that one of the upgrades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 How often does the 30mm need to change or feline barrels? Drat reline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 The new wings flap. saves fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowCatcher Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 11 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: How often does the 30mm need to change or feline barrels? Drat reline On Wiki they state the typical load-out as 1150 rounds, cyclic rate of 3900 rounds/minute (about 18 seconds full burst), and a barrel life of over 20K rounds. The standard ammunition mixture for anti-armor use is a five-to-one mix of PGU-14/B Armor Piercing Incendiary, with a projectile weight of about 14.0 oz (395 grams or 6,096 grains) and PGU-13/B High Explosive Incendiary (HEI) rounds, with a projectile weight of about 13.3 oz (378 grams or 5,833 grains).[10] The PGU-14/B's projectile incorporates a lightweight aluminum body, cast around a smaller caliber depleted uranium penetrating core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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