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Enhancing the A-10 Thunderbolt II: The HOG-UP Program for Future Readiness

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, an iconic aircraft known for close air support (CAS), is undergoing critical upgrades through the HOG-UP Program to extend its service life until 2028. This program involves comprehensive inspections, repairs, and overhauls, including replacing outer wing panels and enhancing the chaff and flare systems. Originally designed with a service life of 8,000 hours, advancements aim to achieve a revised lifespan of 18,000-24,000 hours. These enhancements ensure the A-10 remains a viable asset for America’s airmen in the years to come.

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Enhancing the A-10 Thunderbolt II: The HOG-UP Program for Future Readiness

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  1. Air Education and Training Command Develop America's Airmen Today ... for Tomorrow The A-10 in 2025 C/3c Dustin K. Vicent 11 Nov 08 I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  2. Overview • Background • Expectations • HOG-UP Program

  3. Background • Development • 1970’s • CAS role • Strengths • 30 mm GUA-8 • Durability • Loiter time

  4. Expectations • Original Service Life • 8,000 hours • FY 2005 • Gulf War Performance • Extended Program to 2008 • Revised Service Life • 12,000 hours • FY 2016 • Long Range Plan • 18,000-24,000 hours • FY 2028

  5. HOG-UP Program • Allow A-10 Service Life until 2028 • Inspect, Repair, Replace, and Overhaul • Wings • Replace ALL outer wing panels and 65% of center wing panels • Test two new prototype wings • Chaff and Flare Systems • Currently Manual • Future Automated

  6. HOG-UP Program • Engines • GE TF34-101 turbofan • Weight/ Center of Gravity • Thrust/ Nose Down • More Efficient/ Underpowered

  7. Summary • Background • Expectations • HOG-UP Program

  8. QUESTIONS??

  9. Sources • “A-10 Thuderbolt II.” <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-10_Thunderbolt_II> Accessed 2 Nov 2008. • “A-10/OA-10 Thunderbolt II.”<http://www.fas.org/ man/dod-101/sys/ac/a-10.htm> Accessed 2 Nov 2008.

  10. Develop America's Airmen Today ... for Tomorrow I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

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