🟡¡A-10 retirado en 2027! Son 162 A-10 Thunderbolt II disponibles a bajo precio. ¿Sería una opción para España?
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00:00Hello, thanks for your question and welcome to my channel, Buscadores.
00:05Surriman García, the defense analyst.
00:09In today's report we are going to talk about a ship that is very popular on the canal,
00:15which is the A10 Thunderbolt 2, also known as the A10 Wardog.
00:20And we are going to evaluate its possible acquisition for Spain because I have been asked,
00:26Although I clarify that we see it as unlikely, but we are going to make a detailed report on the matter.
00:30And why are we also going to do this report?
00:32Because it was recently revealed that the United States Air Force
00:37intends to accelerate the retirement of its A10 Wardogs so that all fleets are gradually retired by 2027.
00:49The elimination of these aircraft has been sought for a long time.
00:55They are specialized in ground attack by multi-fusion aircraft and multi-fusion houses,
01:01such as the F-35, which must be taken into account also consumes a lot of expenses for the American public sector.
01:08And hence the intention to retire the A10 Thunderbolt 2.
01:12And it is intended to invest 57 million dollars to retire the 162 A10 units
01:22which is still in the possession of the United States Army.
01:27Also another reason why they intend to retire the A10
01:32is that they are vulnerable to modern anti-aircraft defenses due to their low speed.
01:37And they don't have the right systems to withstand today's anti-aircraft missiles.
01:43Because they take into account that anti-aircraft defense systems are evolving a lot.
01:49And it's already very difficult to have complete control of the skies so that these aircraft can operate.
01:54But they may still have advantages for Spain.
01:57And since the United States is going to withdraw them, we could acquire them.
02:02Although I reiterate that we see it as complicated because the United States has never wanted to sell the A10.
02:06But for example, as they also have 24 surplus F-35s that Spain could acquire,
02:13Why not with the A10?
02:14So let's assess the advantages it would have for Spain.
02:18First of all, there are also the drawbacks, opportunities, and risks of having A10 Thunderbolt 2 for our country.
02:25First, it would provide an unparalleled support capability to those nearby.
02:30That for the African context in the Sahel,
02:33where most of our adversaries do not have powerful anti-aircraft defense systems,
02:37Well, it is a significant advantage.
02:40Because it has unique features on the A10.
02:44For example, its GAU-8 A-Benger cannon.
02:46A massive 30-millimeter rotary cannon capable of firing up to 3,900 rounds per minute.
02:54Ideal for CAS operations.
02:57It is an extremely accurate and devastating cannon.
03:00Against a wide range of ground targets, such as armored vehicles, tanks, and fortified positions.
03:06That's why the United States Marine Corps has always valued the A10.
03:11For its ability to provide suppressive and lethal fire.
03:14A crucial advantage of the modern battlefield.
03:17And while it is true that, for example, the insurgencies we put against Africa could have anti-aircraft missiles,
03:23but we would have superiority in the skies most of the time.
03:26And with the A10 we could wipe out these enemy groups we would be facing.
03:32It also has great resistance.
03:35The A10 can withstand significant damage in combat thanks to its cockpit, its titanium armor,
03:43which protects the pilot from anti-aircraft fire.
03:45The engines are mounted on top of the fuselage.
03:49That's why it has such a distinctive and iconic silhouette.
03:54What protects them from fire from the ground reduces their infrared signature.
03:58It has redundant flight control systems, allowing the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.
04:03Even if some systems are damaged.
04:05The resilience of A10 Ward 2 should not be underestimated.
04:08And Spain, with the skill of its Spanish pilots, could make great use of this survival capacity.
04:14It also has good maneuverability at low altitude and relative speed for the type of aircraft it is.
04:22Let's see, it's not going to have the speed of a normal house, but it's pretty good.
04:29With a maximum operating speed of 706 km/h at low and unloaded levels.
04:37A crossing speed of 560 km.
04:40It is true that it is vulnerable to missiles, but if used correctly, we are not at risk from that type of missile.
04:47And its maneuverability is quite high, especially at low altitude.
04:52Able to prowl the battlefield for long periods of time.
04:56And we could support it, for example, with Spanish drones.
04:59To increase their survival capacity.
05:01It can have a drone escort, a drone shield, to intercept enemy drones and missiles.
05:07To give an example.
05:09And add Spanish systems to it so it would perform better.
05:15We could also acquire them at a significantly low cost.
05:19Your purchase cost would be reduced.
05:21Because they are second-hand copies.
05:26So it would be very high and the United States wants to withdraw them.
05:30The cost per unit of 1 to 10 War 2 or Thunderbolt 2 is $11.7 million.
05:36But it would be significantly reduced.
05:37Maybe I'd give a million, or even less.
05:40Then, we could cheaply have a large number of aircraft and platforms for the Spanish Air Force.
05:49And even if we don't buy them all.
05:51Even if we have 20 or 30 units.
05:53It would already be a significant increase in our power.
05:57Especially for operations of this type.
06:00Ground attack and close air support.
06:03That is inviting in the modern context.
06:05And with the strategic, tactical and operational skills of the Spanish army.
06:12We could also give the A10s a use.
06:15In combination with other platforms.
06:16With the future FKs, with the Eurofighters, with the CILAN, etc.
06:20To operate as a whole.
06:22And there the A10s would have a fundamental role.
06:28In addition, it could free up resources for other programs.
06:31Because there is a low-cost platform.
06:32Financial resources can be freed up to invest in other defense mobilization projects.
06:36Like the development of the FKs.
06:38The acquisition of new ships for the Navy.
06:40Or the mobilization of army vehicles.
06:42Although with the increase in the defense budget.
06:45We wouldn't have this problem in the beginning.
06:47Also interoperability with NATO.
06:49With a platform approved and widely used by the USAF.
06:53By the United States Air Force.
06:56Ideal for joint operations.
06:58And access to spare parts and support.
07:00Although it is true that the USAF will retire the A10s.
07:05Maybe we could keep the re-tax supply chain going.
07:10If we do things right.
07:11More than that, it is an aircraft that does not have great technical complexity.
07:15For current times.
07:15And Spain could...
07:17Well, even in the past there was at least one Spanish project.
07:21I don't remember the name now.
07:22For the development of a similar aircraft.
07:24So, there should be no problem.
07:26The thing is, you have to invest money.
07:27Yes indeed.
07:27It also has greater availability.
07:33Because it is a simple aircraft.
07:35And relatively easy to maintain.
07:39Relatively easy.
07:40I specify this in comparison to a more modern house.
07:43Now, the drawbacks.
07:45The first one.
07:46It is very vulnerable in high threat environments.
07:49It acts alone.
07:50But this is like tanks.
07:51If you send the tanks only to the front.
07:55As it happened many times.
07:56Well, and as happened in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
07:59So, of course they're going to destroy them.
08:01But if you operate together.
08:03Because this is not something to throw like a hammer.
08:06But it must be operated in conjunction with other platforms.
08:08It's the same as helicopters too.
08:10It has been done that helicopters and others have to be withdrawn.
08:12And it is because it is not used properly.
08:15And with the A-10 too.
08:17Obviously.
08:18It has a low speed.
08:20They'll shoot you down with an air-to-ground missile.
08:23Ground-air sorry.
08:25No problem at all.
08:26Clear.
08:26But if you send it alone.
08:28It also lacks stealth capabilities.
08:30But that's it.
08:31If you have it alone.
08:32And apart from that, in the context of symmetrical warfare in the Sahel.
08:36Spain will have many advantages with an A-10.
08:39It would be an ideal home.
08:40Contains 20 units.
08:42You don't have to have 160 or so units.
08:44Because it's too much.
08:4520 units already makes a significant advantage.
08:50This too.
08:51The second point is technological obsolescence.
08:53That's true.
08:54It is both the avionics and the sensors.
08:57This is a point that is true.
08:58That is a fault that the A-10 has.
09:00But that's what I'm telling you.
09:01To fight in the Sahel.
09:03Against adversaries who have inferior technology.
09:07The A-10 is still useful.
09:09Just like for example.
09:09Once upon a time, like the supertucanos.
09:11That Portugal has acquired.
09:14That's where it comes in pretty handy.
09:16Because Spain has to focus on its closest adversaries.
09:20In their interests.
09:21Not what other organizations say that we have to focus on.
09:24But first of all.
09:25Focus on the most fearsome adversaries we have at close range.
09:29And adapt to their characteristics to be able to confront them.
09:33Yes indeed.
09:34We should invest in modernization programs.
09:35Avionics Union.
09:36Sensors and weapons systems.
09:37But this can be done perfectly.
09:39Even with Harriers it could be done now.
09:42In the United Kingdom.
09:42We have already discussed this in many videos.
09:44In 2015.
09:45He intended to mobilize the Harriers 2.
09:47To have some Harriers 3.
09:48It could be done with the A-10 perfectly.
09:50Keep going.
09:52Now.
09:52What's the problem too?
09:54Long-term operating costs.
09:55And structural fatigue.
09:57What these Harriers have for use.
09:59This is a problem.
10:01Oh well.
10:02As well.
10:03I said it.
10:03Here are a few examples.
10:04Spare parts could be cannibalized.
10:07For.
10:08And pieces.
10:08For the A-10s.
10:10And with having 20 or 30 units.
10:12It goes quite a bit.
10:15He is going to participate.
10:16The needs you need.
10:18Never better said.
10:20The Spanish army.
10:21Also fuel consumption.
10:24The A-10 engines.
10:25They are not that efficient.
10:26Like those in the most modern houses.
10:28And also.
10:28It is an additional expense.
10:30That must be recognized.
10:32It would have an impact.
10:33In the structure of the Spanish Air Force.
10:35Although we did not incorporate all 162 aircraft.
10:38But it would also be a change in doctrine.
10:40Because the A-10s are very specialized aircraft.
10:43This would be a major drawback.
10:45For the Spanish Air Force to be accepted.
10:49Additional staff would be required.
10:50With a greater number of technical pilots and support staff.
10:55To operate and maintain a fleet of this size.
10:57A change in employment doctrine.
11:00Developing a new doctrine for the A-10.
11:01And fit it into the entire operational scheme.
11:05From the Spanish Air Force.
11:07This would also be one of the most important challenges.
11:10And that's why we find it difficult to have the A-10 Standard World 2 for Spain.
11:14It also opens up new opportunities.
11:17As a strengthening of close air support capabilities.
11:20Being able to become a European leader.
11:23Increasing Spain's influence on the international scene.
11:25And strengthening its role as a security provider.
11:28That interests us even though Spain opposes it.
11:31But divided by the strategic position of our country.
11:33We're going to have to be.
11:35Yes or yes.
11:36Development of industrial capacities.
11:38Since companies like Indra, Airbus and others.
11:41They could participate in update programs.
11:43From avionics.
11:43Sensors and weapons systems.
11:46Which would allow the acquisition of new technological capabilities.
11:48And strengthen the position in the international market.
11:51International cooperation.
11:52Because the United States would appreciate this.
11:55That we would do him a favor by acquiring his veteran A-10s.
12:00Aside from the fact that American companies could still work with us.
12:03And improve defense relations with the United States.
12:06And if we improve our relationship on defense.
12:08This will benefit policy with the United States.
12:10Which has been quite tense lately.
12:12If not, let's look at what happened with Trump.
12:14And Spain at the NATO summit.
12:17Where there are discrepancies in defense spending.
12:20What partners should invest.
12:23There are also the risks of acquiring the A-10.
12:26Like accelerated obsolescence.
12:29Because the technology of war is evolving.
12:32But we reiterate that the A-10s are to be used in Africa.
12:36Where military technology is not so advanced.
12:38And there they would have a quite efficient use.
12:43And we could take advantage of all its virtues.
12:45Especially against the insurgency with the A-10s.
12:47We completely wiped them out.
12:49And for a low cost.
12:51Risk of dependence on the United States.
12:52Another risk.
12:54Because although we could develop maintenance and modernization capacity.
12:58We would still be dependent on the United States.
13:00For the supply of critical spare parts and components.
13:03Therein lies one of the serious problems.
13:05Generating a strategic vulnerability.
13:09And also a risk of imbalance.
13:10The capabilities of armed forces.
13:11Because we have to invest in the watering of courses.
13:14In keeping the A-10s.
13:15Although I reiterate that we are probably going to have 3.5% defense.
13:19By 2029 there would be no problem in this matter.
13:22Because we're going to have plenty of money.
13:25And we wouldn't use all the A-10s.
13:27Maybe we want 20 or 30.
13:28And the others cannibalize spare parts.
13:30And it's also highly likely that the United States won't want to sell us the A-10s.
13:37It's like the F-22.
13:39The United States does not sell that type of aircraft.
13:42That's why I see it as highly unlikely.
13:44And removing the risks, threats and drawbacks that the A-10 has.
13:49Apart from the lack of political will.
13:51The most plausible thing is that the United States will not give them up.
13:56These aircraft would provide any success with quite remarkable capabilities.
14:01Especially to deal with armored columns.
14:03For Spain, for example, for Ceuta and Melilla.
14:05It would be ideal to protect those squares.
14:09We could easily wipe out the Maghrebi armored columns.
14:14Which has a spectacular increase.
14:15With the cannon, with the Gatlingau 8 Avenger.
14:1930 millimeters.
14:21It has 11 anchor points.
14:24The A-10 Thunderbolt 2.
14:25A capacity of 7.2 tons.
14:28Being able to have MK-77 incendiary bombs.
14:31Paceway-class laser-guided bombs.
14:33J-DAN smart bombs.
14:35And WC-MD.
14:39MAR-80 general purpose bombs.
14:41The MK-81, 82, etc.
14:44It can have 4 LAU-61 or LAU-68 containers.
14:48Each with 19 or 7 HIDRA-70 rockets respectively.
14:544 LAU-505.003 containers.
14:58With CR-V7 70 millimeter rockets.
15:024 SUNY 127mm rockets.
15:04Maverick missiles.
15:05It can fire even missiles to destroy helicopters.
15:08We can have the A-10 for Spain as a helicopter carrier.
15:13The amount of magnification that you can have is amazing.
15:18Electronic countermeasures pots such as the AN-ALQ-103 of 31 and AN-ALQ-184 or INDRA systems.
15:25Target designation pots also like LIZENING.
15:31Although that would have to be replaced by another system.
15:35As for its dimensions, it has a length of 16.26 meters.
15:39A wingspan of 17.53 meters.
15:42With a height of 4.47 meters.
15:45And an area of 47 square meters.
15:48With a NAKA 6.716 ALAR profile at the root and NAKA 6.713 at the tip.
15:57With a close support CAS mission weight of 21 tons.
16:02Standard 13.7 tons.
16:04And on a mission against a 19,083-ton armored vehicle.
16:07With a maximum takeoff weight of 23 tons.
16:10Powered by two General Electric TF34G100A turbofan engines.
16:17With a normal thrust of approximately 40.3 kilonewtons.
16:23Reaching, as I mentioned before, a cruising speed of 560 kilometers.
16:28With a stall speed of 220 kilometers per hour.
16:34And a ferry range of 4,150 kilometers.
16:38And a flight ceiling of 13,716 meters.
16:42With a rate of ascent of approximately 30.5 meters per second.
16:46External fuel tanks to extend your range.
16:50Because the approximate radius of action it has is very small.
16:54Yes, it is a weak point that the A10 has.
16:56It is 460 kilometers.
16:57But well, considering that I was reading this, it suits us perfectly.
17:01And we could extend it.
17:02With fuel tanks.
17:05So we see that it is an excellent ship.
17:10That has combat capabilities.
17:12An amazing firepower.
17:13Aside from the fact that it is an iconic ship.
17:16The Spanish defense community would approve its purchase.
17:18Because there are very few people to whom.
17:22At least for those who like defense.
17:25They dislike the A10.
17:26And he has proven his power in combat.
17:30And it would be excellent for ground attack missions.
17:34But the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.
17:36Especially in the area of doctrine.
17:39That the United States is extremely unlikely.
17:43That he is going to give us the A10s.
17:45And that would also cause costs to maintain them.
17:51And they have outdated avionics.
17:54Against adversaries with a higher level of military capability.
17:58Well, it's not such a useful aircraft.
18:00But I repeat.
18:01Counterinsurgency in the Sahel would be excellent.
18:04But in conclusion.
18:05We see Spain's A10 Thunderbolt 2 as unstoppable.
18:09Even though an opportunity opens up.
18:10To acquire them as well as the 24 F-35 houses.
18:14Which could also be an option.
18:17Although we are betting on the channel.
18:18For version C.
18:19And we have already said it on numerous occasions.
18:21Which would be ideal for Spain.
18:22Oh well.
18:23It's there.
18:24Nobody dislikes a sweet.
18:26As the expression goes.
18:27And the F-35A.
18:28It has fewer bugs than version B.
18:32What is vertical takeoff?
18:34What do you think of the A10 Thunderbolt 2 for Spain?
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