A-10 Thunderbolt II vs G.91 Gina

American close air support aircraft, renowned for service in the Gulf War with distinctive tank-destroying capabilities.
Picture of A-10 Thunderbolt II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic
First flight 10 May 1972
Year introduced 1975
Number produced 716 units
Average unit price $20 million
Italian light fighter-bomber from the Cold War era, prominently deployed by NATO countries for close air support roles.
Picture of G.91 Gina
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fiat Aeritalia
First flight 9 August 1956
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 770 units
Average unit price $1.6 million
Wing area 47.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 17.5 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 16.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 675 km/h â—‰
Operational range 463 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,716 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,321 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 8,224 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
Wing area 16.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.6 m â—‰
Height 4.0 m â—‰
Length 10.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1075 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,150 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,106 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,100 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,268 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Fiat Aeritalia G.91 Gina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or G.91 Gina?
The G.91 Gina is faster with a maximum speed of 1,075 km/h compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h, a difference of 400 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or G.91 Gina?
The G.91 Gina has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or G.91 Gina?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the G.91 Gina's 13,106 meters (42,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or G.91 Gina?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the G.91 Gina's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or G.91 Gina?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the G.91 Gina's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or G.91 Gina?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the G.91 Gina at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or G.91 Gina?
The G.91 Gina entered service first in 1959, 16 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or G.91 Gina?
The G.91 Gina has been produced in greater numbers with 770 units compared to 716 units of the A-10 Thunderbolt II.