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A-10 Thunderbolt II vs OV-10 Bronco

A-10 Thunderbolt II vs OV-10 Bronco at a glance — top speed 675 vs 452 km/h, range 4,150 vs 2,222 km, max takeoff weight 22,680 vs 6,552 kg, built 716 vs 360 units.

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-10 Thunderbolt IIFull specs
North American OV-10 Bronco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OV-10 BroncoFull specs
Specifications
A-10 Thunderbolt II OV-10 Bronco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic North American
First flight 10 May 1972 16 July 1965
Year introduced 1976 1968
Number produced 716 units 360 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $1 million
Wing area 47.0 m² 88.7 m²
Wingspan 17.5 m 12.2 m
Height 4.5 m 4.6 m
Length 16.3 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 452 km/h
Operational range 4,150 km 2,222 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 8,780 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 6,552 kg
Empty weight 11,321 kg 3,261 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,112 kgf 2 x 776 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or OV-10 Bronco?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 452 km/h, a difference of 223 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or OV-10 Bronco?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a longer range at 4,150 km compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 2,222 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or OV-10 Bronco?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 8,780 meters (28,805 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or OV-10 Bronco?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 6,552 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or OV-10 Bronco?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or OV-10 Bronco?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the OV-10 Bronco at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco entered service first in 1968, 8 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or OV-10 Bronco?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in greater numbers with 716 units compared to 360 units of the OV-10 Bronco.