2009 Open Days RNLAF Volkel (Holland)
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USAF - Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II (82-0654/SP)3 viewsThe A-10 Precision Engagement Modification Program will update 356 A-10/OA-10s to the A-10C variant with a new flight computer, new glass cockpit displays and controls, two new 5.5-inch (140 mm) color displays with moving map function and an integrated digital stores management system.
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USAF - Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II (82-0654/SP)4 viewsThe cockpit and parts of the flight-control system are protected by 900 pounds (408 kg) of titanium armor, referred to as a titanium "bathtub". The tub has been tested to withstand strikes from 23 mm cannon fire and some strikes from 57 mm rounds. It is made up of titanium plates with thicknesses from ½ inch to 1½ inches determined by a study of likely trajectories and deflection angles.
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USAF - Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II (82-0654/SP)5 viewsAlthough the A-10 can carry considerable disposable stores, its primary built-in weapon is the 30 mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling gun. One of the most powerful aircraft cannons ever flown, it fires large depleted uranium armor-piercing shells. The GAU-8 is optimized for a slant range of 4.000 feet (1.220 m) with the A-10 in a 30 degree dive.
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USAF - Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II (82-0654/SP)4 viewsThis one is from the 81st Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB, Germany.
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Austrian AF - Saab 105Oe (BF-36/Blue F)4 viewsThe Saab 105 is an aircraft developed in the early sixties as a private venture by Saab for the Swedish Air Force. It is a high-wing, twin engine trainer aircraft. A total number of 150 aircraft were bought by the Swedish Air Force, and another 40 were exported to Austria, designated Saab 105Ö (105Oe).
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Austrian AF - Saab 105Oe (BG-37/Blue G)7 viewsThe Saab 105Oe is a variant of the 105XT for the Austrian Air Force, first delivered to Austria in July 1970. Only 40 where built.
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IAC - Pilatus PC-9M (262)5 viewsThe Irish Air Corps currently operates eight Pilatus PC-9M aircraft. These aircraft first entered service in 2004 and operate as the main pilot training aircraft for the Irish Air Corps. This one is from the Flying Training School/Air Corps College based at Baldonnel-Casement, Ireland.
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IAC - Pilatus PC-9M (262)6 viewsThe Pilatus PC-9 is a single-engine, low-wing tandem-seat turboprop training aircraft manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland. The PC-9 is a more powerful evolution of the PC-7.
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Hellenic AF (Greece) - Lockheed Martin F-16DJ Fighting Falcon (609)8 viewsThe Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multirole jet fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force. In 1993, General Dynamics sold its aircraft manufacturing business to the Lockheed Corporation, which in turn became part of Lockheed Martin after a 1995 merger with Martin Marietta.
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