3. fixed wing capabilities

Question 1

A-10 THUNDERBOLT II (WARTHOG)
missions
gun/ weight ordinance 
loiter time/ pod
equipment?
limitations

Answer 1

CAS, FAC(A), Air Interdiction (AI) 
30mm (GAU- 8, 1174rds) Aim 9,  16,000lb ordinance 
5 NM per minute
2+hours loiter time
Sniper targeting pod
LASTE- low altitude safety and targeting enhancement system
SADL-situational awareness data link
No radar, not considered all weather

Question 2

AV-8B HARRIER IImissions
gun/ weight ordinance 
pod
equipment?
limitations

Answer 2

CAS, FAC(A), AI, Anti air, helo escort, recon,
25mm (GUA-12, 300rds) Aim 9-120, 9000lb ordinance
LITENING II pod
APG-65 radar
Night variant not all weather (no radar)

Question 3

F-15E STRIKE EAGLE
missions
gun/ weight ordinance 
pod
equipment?
limitations

Answer 3

AI, counter air, SEAD(depression enemy air defense, CAS
20mm (M61 Vulcan) 500-1000rds
24,500lbs ordinance 
SNIPER targeting pod
all weather, day /night