[quote][b][url=/v3/forum/%C3%A9tats-unis-31/topic/f-35-news-195/?post=62113#post-62113]clansman[/url] a dit le 16/02/2011 à 18:18 :[/b]

http://www.deagel.com/Trainers-and-Light-Attack-Aircraft/A-10C-Thunderbolt-II_a000537002.aspx

[quote]The C-variant is being developed to provide precision engagement capability to the older A-10A close air support/ground attack aircraft. The fully digital A-10C Thunderbolt II upgraded with precision engagement technology based on laser and GPS can use smart guided weapons such as Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and Wind Corrected Munitions Dispensers (WCMD), incapable in the A-model. The first A-10C took to the skies in January 2005 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

The A-10C aircraft has suffered major modifications through the addition of targeting pods and data link-related infrastructure. The software and cockpit hardware is different from previous models as well. Despite in recent years the A-10 was threaten with full fleet withdrawal, A-10C can extend the service life of the 30-year-old aircraft well into the 21st century. The C-model upgrade program is valued at $300 million and is the result of excellent results harvested by A-10s during recent conflicts. The exact number of A-10Cs to be procured by the US Air Force has not been disclosed but it could be approximately 200 according to senior sources.[/quote]

En gros, 1er vol en janvier 2005, on pense que 200 exemplaires seront modifiés. A priori le cockpit sera modernisé et il utilisera des armes guidées par laser et GPS, ainsi que des JDAM.[/quote]