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A-10A Thunderbolt II, the most terrifying plane for tank crews. 
It's built around a 30-mm cannon in the nose, this cannon is 
one of the heaviest in the world.The Fairchild Republic A-10 
is an American made anti-tank aircraft.
Wing span:                        17,53 m.
Length:                           16,26 m.
Height:                           4,47 m.
Max. speed:                       Mach 0.70 (834 km/h, 518 mph.)
Empty weight:                     21,541 lbs.(9771 kg.)
Max. weight:                      50,000 lbs.(22680 kg.)
Powerplant:                       2 General Electric TF34-DE-100 turbofans
Thrust:                           9,065 lbs.(4112 kg.) (each)