NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
A-10 aircraft have been proposed to be used as air tankers. It is argued that the retired aircraft could be refurbished with 2,000 gallon water/retardant tanks. Their maneuverability would make them ideally suited for maneuvering in the passes and canyons of California.
However, employees of the California Dept. of Forestry have pointed out that the U.S. government hasn't put any of retired A-10 aircraft up for sale. Other drawbacks are that because the aircraft armor can not be removed, a 2,000 gallon tank would make the aircraft severely over weight.
air tanker
one
2 x 9,065 lbs. ea.
24,960 lbs.
50,000 lbs.
2,000 gals.
53' 4"
57' 7"
345 mph
440 mph
6,000 fpm
45,000 feet
300 miles
RadioControl Airplane
RC Airplane from GWS
Radio Control Airplanes
A Republic A-10 Air Tanker R C airplane may be just the ticket for people who want a high visibility paint scheme on their radio control airplane.
Pictured above is the A-10 rc airplane for sale from GWS. It is an EDF powered by 2 GWS EDF 55 fans with S 300 brushless motors. Wingspan is 38". It has a length of 34".
In the picture immediately below is the A-10 rc airplane for sale by Combat Models. It has a wingspan of 52" and a length of 47". You have a number of power choices for the Combat Models scale model airplane. It can be powered with 2 x .40 pusher props, or 2 x .25 gas ducted fans. Combat models even recommends electric ducted fans for it!
In the second picture below is the profile model A-10 radio control airplane for sale from Instant RC. It can be powered by 2 x J250 type motors. Wingspan is 28" and length is 26 3/4".
We are interested in the recommendations you may have for the A-10 rc airplane, or if you have one that you would like to tell us about, please email us.
A-10 Fire Hog
