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A-10 Thunderbolt II vs G.91 Gina

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-10 Thunderbolt II
Fiat G.91 Gina combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.91 Gina
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Specifications
A-10 Thunderbolt II G.91 Gina
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic Fiat
First flight 10 May 1972 9 August 1956
Year introduced 1975 1959
Number produced 716 units 770 units
Average unit price $20 million $1.6 million
Wing area 47.0 m² 16.4 m²
Wingspan 17.5 m 8.6 m
Height 4.5 m 4.0 m
Length 16.3 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 1075 km/h
Operational range 463 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 13,106 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 11,321 kg 3,100 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,224 kgf 1 x 2,268 kgf
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Overview

The A-10 Thunderbolt II and the G.91 Gina are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Fairchild Republic and Fiat 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 4.1:1 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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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.