A-10C Engine

[Sierra99]

Probably a weird question but which TF34 engine is modeled in A-10C? The TF34-GE-100, TF34-GE-101 and TF34-GE-400A and all have different thrust ratings...

 

Thanks in advance

Gadgets

[BlueRidgeDx]

All A-10s have the TF34-100. The -101 has been proposed as an upgrade, but funding is not available. The -400 was used by the S-3 Viking.

[Outlaw24]

+1 Very interesting question. Thanks for the fast answer:-)

[Sierra99]

All A-10s have the TF34-100. The -101 has been proposed as an upgrade, but funding is not available. The -400 was used by the S-3 Viking.

 

Are you aware of any plans to transition to the -101 or is it considered to close to the end of service life to start such a program? Its funny, I asked because there are lots of articles on the net from 2003-2008 or so about the A-10 and possible upgrades... but nothing newer or definitive about what was actually done.

[BlueRidgeDx]

It was and is still being pitched as an upgrade path for the A-10, or at least it was as of June 2011. With the new wings and upgraded capabilities, the A-10C can fly until 2040, so its not a service life issue.

 

It seems to be a simple matter of funding, and since defense spending made up more than 50% of the recent budget cuts, even though it only makes up 20% of GDP, what might have been possible before seems unlikely now.

 

I suspect that given the pending $500 billion sequestration cuts, we'll see a true gutting of capability and personnel. Unfortunately, A-10 engine upgrades will likely be the last thing on anyone's mind.

[Outlaw24]

It would be nice for ED to give us the performance thrust of the -101 here, since it's being considered by the USAF, and might be within our budget restraints :music_whistling:

[GGTharos]

How about 'the version of the aircraft modeled in DCS: A-10C uses the TF-34-100 engine'. :music_whistling:

 

It would be nice for ED to give us the performance thrust of the -101 here, since it's being considered by the USAF, and might be within our budget restraints :music_whistling:

[Outlaw24]

How about 'the version of the aircraft modeled in DCS: A-10C uses the TF-34-100 engine'. :music_whistling:

 

There's nothing wrong with the current version but a little more thrust is always a helpful. :thumbup:

Edited July 4, 2012 by Outlaw24

[cichlidfan]

We'll be ahead of the cruve, a little more thrust is always a good thing :thumbup:

 

Of course, it would no longer be a simulation of a 'real' A-10. ;)

[GGTharos]

I have to repeat myself I guess: 'The version of the A-10C modeled in DCS uses the TF-34-100 engine'.

And what cichlidfan said.

 

We'll be ahead of the cruve, a little more thrust is always a good thing :thumbup:

[Outlaw24]

I have to repeat myself I guess: 'The version of the A-10C modeled in DCS uses the TF-34-100 engine'.

And what cichlidfan said.

 

No you don't have to repeat yourself and I know the current A-10 uses the -100, it was just a thought along the lines of the possible upgrade to the A-10C in the future if the funds allowed. Relax take a breath;)