WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — McConnell Air Force Base says it’s including just a little extra muscle to this weekend’s air show. In addition to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and different acts which might be already on the schedule, McConnell is bringing in 4 A-10 Thunderbolt II plane.
Two of the A-10s will carry out simulated bombing and strafing runs, utilizing pyrotechnics for the air show viewers. The different two can be on show so guests can get an up-close view.
The A-10C Thunderbolt II is the primary Air Force plane specifically designed for shut air help of floor forces. The twin-engine jet plane can be utilized towards gentle maritime assault plane and all floor targets, together with tanks and different armored autos.
The Thunderbolt II’s major weapon is a 30mm GAU-8/A Gatling gun which might hearth 3,900 rounds a minute. After that, it will possibly carry quite a lot of air-to-surface weapons relying on mission necessities, together with laser and GPS-guided munitions, AGM-65 Maverick and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles.
With the addition of the Thunderbolts, McConnell’s Frontiers in Flight Open House and Air Show has 12 performing acts, together with skydivers, a jet-powered truck, World War II reenactors, civilian aerial performers, and the Thunderbirds.
The air show is the primary one on the base in 4 years. It is free and runs each Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 and 25. The gates open at 9 a.m. every day. The air show performances begin at midday. The Thunderbirds take to the sky at 3 p.m.
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