A-10A Loading and Performance-Typical Missions CAS Recon Escort Ferry Takeoff Weight (lbs.) 45,071 45,071 40,269 46,786(*) Fuel (lbs) 10,650 10,650 10,650 22,350 Bombs (lbs) 9,540 9,540 4,240(4x) none Ammunition (lbs) 1,170 1,170 2,105 none Wng Loading (lbs/ft2) 89.1 89.1 79.6 92.5 Vstall, Power Off (kt) 103.8 103.8 98.1 105.7 Takeoff Run, SL (ft) 1,905 1,905 1,480 2,075 Run to Clear 50' (ft) 2,760 2,760 2,120 3,025 Rate of Climb (fpm) 3,290 3,290 3,975 3,160 RO Climb, 1 eng (fpm) 1,115 1,115 1,520 1,055 Time to 10,000 ft (min) 2.9 Time to 15,000 ft (min) 5.9 Time to 25,000 ft (min) 14.0 14.6 Service Ceiling (ft) 30,500 30,500 34,400 29,900 Service Ceiling (1 eng) 14,500 14,500 19,100 14,000 CAS Recon Escort Ferry Combat Range (N.mi) 3048 Avg. Speed (kts) 296 Init. Altitude (ft) 25,000 Final Altitude (ft.) 35,000 Tot. Mission Time (hr) 10.3 Combat radius (n.mi) 250 401 243 Avg. Speed (kts) 286 217 173 Init. Altitude (ft) 25,000 15,000 10,000 Final Altitude (ft) 35,000 35,000 25,000 Tot. Mission Time (hr) 3.9 3.8 3.9 Loiter Time (min) 116 60 (*) weight with 3 x 600 gal ferry drop tanks. This appears to be more of a theoretical configuration, given the high drag penalty during flight. Operationally, 2 x 600 gal ferry drop tanks are more common.