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A-10 Fire Hog
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NOTE: THE RC FIREHOG IS ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.


Specifications

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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






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.


RC A-10 from Nitro Planes

A Republic A-10 Air Tanker rc airplane may be just the ticket for people who want a high visibility paint scheme on their radio control airplane.

Pictured above is the rc A-10 EDF for sale as a ARF or RTF by NitroPlanes. It has a 42.5" wingspan and is made from EPO.

GWS has a A-10 ARF for sale. The radio control airplane is EDF powered by 2 GWS EDF 55 fans with S 300 brushless motors. Wingspan is 38" and length is 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 scale model rc airplane. It can be powered with a pair of .40 pusher props, or 2 x .25 gas ducted fans. Combat models even recommends electric ducted fans for their rc airplane!

In the second picture below is the profile model A-10 radio control airplane 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.


RC A-10 from Combat Models.


A rc A-10 from Instant RC.