A-10 Thunderbolt II vs G.91 Gina
The A-10 Thunderbolt II and the G.91 Gina are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Fairchild Republic and Fiat Aeritalia respectively. Top speed is 675 km/h for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs 1,075 km/h for the G.91 Gina. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has an operational range of 463 km vs 1,150 km for the G.91 Gina. The A-10 Thunderbolt II operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 13,106 m for the G.91 Gina. At 22,680 kg MTOW, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is 4.1x the G.91 Gina's 5,500 kg. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in 716 units vs 770 for the G.91 Gina. Unit cost is $20M for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs $1.6M for the G.91 Gina. The G.91 Gina first flew 16 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II (1956 vs 1972).
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| 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. | |
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| 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—‰ |
| 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—‰ |
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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.