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Fairchild Republic YA-10A Thunderbolt II prototype 71-1369

YA-10A prototype 71-1369 was the first Fairchild Republic A-X prototype and made the maiden flight of the type at Edwards on 10 May 1972. Its identified serial and competitive flight-test role make it a historically significant prototype rather than an ordinary operational tail.

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YA-10A71-1369first YA-10A prototypeA-X prototype
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Fairchild Republic YA-10A Thunderbolt II prototype 71-1369
Status
retired

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YA-10A prototype 71-1369 was the first Fairchild Republic A-X prototype and made the maiden flight of the type at Edwards on 10 May 1972. Its identified serial and competitive flight-test role make it a historically significant prototype rather than an ordinary operational tail.
First Flight Date
1972-05-10
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August 6, 2026 at 17:31:53 UTC
Updated Time
August 6, 2026 at 17:31:53 UTC

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Vehicle Code
71-1369