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A10 Thunderbolt II - Fairchild Republic's Warthog at War (Legends of Warfare)

De Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, bekend als de "Warthog" vanwege zijn opvallende uiterlijk, is het meest effectieve vliegtuig voor close air support in de geschiedenis van de Amerikaanse luchtmacht en Air National Guard. Ontworpen rond het GAU-8/A Avenger autocannon, bleek het zeer effectief als tankjager tijdens Operatie Desert Storm. Sinds de ingebruikname in 1976 heeft de A-10 deelgenomen aan meerdere conflicten en is het nog steeds in gebruik.
Dit geïllustreerde boek biedt een beknopt overzicht van het ontwerp, de ontwikkeling en de gevechtsgeschiedenis, met gedetailleerde afbeeldingen en gevechtsfotografie.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Ken Neubeck
Uitvoering:	128 blz, 23 x 23.5 x 1.8 cm, harde kaft
Illustraties:	186 z/w- en kleurenfoto's
Uitgever:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2018)
Serie:	Legends of Warfare
ISBN:	9780764356704

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II : The 'Warthog' Ground Attack Aircraft

Hard lessons from the Second World War, that were reinforced by the bitter experience of the Vietnam War two decades later, showed that it was both impracticable and highly non-cost efficient to use supersonic fighter jets in the close air support mission.
A requirement was therefore drawn up for an aeroplane capable of carrying a heavy and varied load of ordnance, which had good endurance and unprecedented manoeuvrability, and which could survive heavy ground fire - thus the Fairchild-Republic A-10A Close Support aircraft was born. But, by the time it came into service her role had changed to that of a tank-buster in the defence of Western Europe in the face of the overwhelming numbers of Soviet battle armour.

With her straight wing, twin tails and turbine engines mounted high on her rear fuselage, this single-seat aircraft certainly presented a unique appearance. But all these features served a vital role, as Peter C. Smith explains in this highly detailed study.
Although the Warthog's expected missions on the plains of Germany did not materialise, she did destroy hundreds of Soviet-built tanks during the Gulf wars. The A-10 has also flown almost continuous missions over the Balkans, against the Taliban in Afghanistan, and ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

In this beautifully-illustrated and comprehensive volume, Peter C Smith brings the A-10's incredible story right up to date.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Peter C. Smith
Uitvoering:	312 blz, 25.5 x 18 x 3.1 cm, harde kaft
Illustraties:	400 kleurenfoto's
Uitgever:	Pen & Sword Books Ltd (GB, 2020)
ISBN:	9781526759269

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II Manual (1972 to date) - Insights into the design, operation and maintenance (Haynes Aircraft Manual)

Dubbed 'Warthog' - or just 'Hog' - the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is the world's undisputed close air-support attack jet. As tough as it is ugly, it has built a fearsome reputation as a tank buster and infantry killer in conflicts around the globe, and its GAU-8 Avenger 30mm cannon strikes fear into the hearts of all unlucky enough to be on the wrong side.

Steve Davies gets up close and personal to look at the Hog's anatomy, engines and firepower, as well as presenting compelling first-person insights into what it takes to fly and maintain.

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Specificaties

Auteur:	Steve Davies
Uitvoering:	192 blz, 27.5 x 21.5 x 1.5 cm, harde kaft
Illustraties:	rijk geïllustreerd met z/w- en kleurenfoto's
Uitgever:	Haynes Publishing (GB, 2017)
Serie:	Haynes Aircraft Manual
ISBN:	9781785210815

Republic A-10 Thunderbolt - A Pictorial History

This book chronicles the story of the A-10, including program history, aircraft paint schemes, all units operating the aircraft and their markings, and selected nose art and ladder door art. Over 100 colorful official and unofficial patches of the units and combat operations involving the A-10 are included. The book also includes a description of the aircraft, its systems, and weapons.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Don R. Logan
Uitvoering:	240 blz, 28.5 x 22.5 x 2.5 cm, harde kaft
Illustraties:	meer dan 550 kleurenfoto's, tekeningen
Uitgever:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2004)
ISBN:	9780764301476

A-10 Thunderbolt

Die A-10 Thunderbolt II ist ein absolutes Ausnahmeflugzeug und in dieser Form einmalig auf der Welt. Sie wurde ursprünglich für den Einsatz auf dem europäischen Gefechtsfeld entworfen.
Ihre Hauptwaffe, die monströse siebenläufige Revolverkanone, Kal. 30 mm, verschiesst unfassbare 65 Schuss pro Sekunde. Kein Wunder, dass die A-10 als "Panzerknacker" gilt und für genau diese Rolle auch gebaut wurde.

Bis heute ist das Flugzeug im Einsatz, denn es gibt schlicht nichts, das der A-10 das Wasser reichen kann. Steve Davies beschreibt die ganze Geschichte des "Warzenschweins", von der Entwicklung, über die Technik bis hin zum Einsatz.

Deutsche Edition des Haynes Buches "Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II Manual".

Specificaties

Auteur:	Steve Davies
Uitvoering:	192 blz, 26.5 x 23 cm, harde kaft
Illustraties:	200 z/w- en kleurenfoto's
Uitgever:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2018)
Serie:	Flugzeugtypen
ISBN:	9783613040427