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A-10 Thunderbolt
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Positions of flaps, spoilers, and slats
The A-10 has two vertical stabilizers on the tail. The rudders are attached to these stabilizers which allow for the pilot to control the aircraft. The A-10 does have spoilers and slats. The spoilers on this aircraft are positioned just in front of the flaps of the aircraft and the slats are positioned on the leading edge of the wing.
The function of propulsion systems
Role of stabilizers and
rudders
The purpose of stabilizers and rudders is to provide more stable flight for the aircraft and to allow for the pilot to more easily control the aircraft. The amount of stabilizers on the A-10 give it much more stable flight than other aircraft such as fighters.
The A-10 uses a solid-fuel rocket motor propulsion system. This means that the propulsion system uses solid fuel rather than liquid fuel.
Types, purpose, and function of airfoil design
The A-10 has high-aspect ratio wings which provide more lift for the aircraft than a low-aspect ratio wings which provide more maneuverability. The A-10 does not have trim tabs on it's wings which means that it produces more drag. The design of the A-10's airfoils also allow for more armaments to be put on the bottom than on most other fighters.
Fuselage and wing shape
The A-10 Thunderbolt has fixed wings that have an dihedral wing shape. The dihedral wing shape gives the A-10 more roll stability and helps return it to level flight versus the anhedral wing shape of an F-16 which is far more maneuverable than the A-10. The fuselage of this aircraft is small as compared to a C-130 or C-17 but the mission of the A-10 is not to transport cargo but to be an assault aircraft.