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Originally Posted by tw
A-10s also have long loiter times.
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First reference ~ combat radius 620 miles on a deep strike mission or 288 miles on a close air support mission with a 1.7 hour loiter Performance.
second reference ~ Operational radius: close air support and escort, 2 h loiter, 20 min reserves: 288 miles; deep strike: 620 miles.
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It is able to fly at a relatively slow speed of 200 mph (320 km/h), which gives it an advantage in the ground-attack role, where fast fighter-bombers often have difficulty pursuing small and slow-moving ground targets.
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At 200 mph, watching a particular spot, especially if it's not visible for 360 degrees, might be difficult.
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UAV loiter times;
Darkstar = 8hr
Global Hawk = 42hr
Gnat 750 = 48hr
Hunter = 12hr
Model 410 = 12hr
Outrider = 4hr
Pioneer = 5.5hr
Predator = HR
Loiter airspeed is typically 100 to 120 mph, and some have a stall speed as low as 60 mph.
