1104. Weight and Balance Considerations in the Design of the A-10A Close Air Support Aircraft
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Abstract
This paper describes the design features included in the A-10A Close Air Support Aircraft which had a significant effect on the aircraft weight and balance. Particular attention is given to the survivability features and the 30 MM gun installation, which ae peculiar to the A-10 and had the greatest effect on the weight an balance. Included are quantitative assessments of the first order weight increments due to the design features as well as discussions of the effect of these design features on the configuration and size of the aircraft.
