The A-10A Thunderbolt II attack aircraft was developed in the early 70's. The premium A-10A - is an early modification that differs from the one in the US research tree with the set of suspended weaponry. The A-10A is armed with a seven-barrel 30mm GAU-8/A rotary cannon. The following options can be used in suspended weaponry: two AIM-9L Sidewinder guided air-to-air missiles, Hydra-70 unguided rockets, six AGM-65B guided air-to-surface missiles, four GBU-8 guided bombs, two containers with 20 mm M61 guns and also 500 and 2000lb bombs. In addition, the pilot is equipped with a helmet-mounted night vision system.