Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA38001
Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II Diecast Model
USAF 52nd FW, 81st FS Panthers, Spangdahlem AFB, Germany, 2006 | Limited Edition
1404
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II | | 8.75" | | 9.75" |
According to the Iraqi POWs, the single most recognizable and feared aircraft at low altitude was the Thunderbolt II. This jet was seen as being deadly accurate — rarely missing its target. Seen conducting bombing raids three or four times a day, the A-10 was a seemingly ubiquitous threat. Although the actual bomb run was terrifying, the aircraft loitering around the target prior to target acquisition caused as much, if not more, anxiety, since the Iraqi soldiers were unsure of the chosen target.
Designed to counter criticism that the US Air Force wasn't serious enough about close air support, the A-10 Thunderbolt II was first flown on May 10, 1972. The Thunderbolt II is a single-seat attack aircraft used to protect ground forces from tanks, armored vehicles and other ground targets. Nicknamed "Warthog," the A-10 is highly maneuverable at low speeds and low altitude and is capable of short take-offs and landings. It is designed for easy maintenance-many of its parts are interchangeable between the right and left side and it can operate from bases with limited facilities. The A-10 is expected to remain in service until 2028 or beyond. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale A-10s feature beautifully replicated turbofan blades and separately applied inlet fan-blade and exhaust nozzle detail. The offset nose wheel and main landing gear are diecast metal, and keyed to lock securely in place for ground display. The all-metal solid wing is rich in detail with raised hinges, beautifully detailed wing tips, large metal pitot tube and an impressive array of weapon pylons below. A notable feature of the empennage is the robust control surface hinges. The barrel of the tank-killing Gatling cannon system pokes through the nose, and the deployable cockpit stairs install separately for ground display.
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The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored.
Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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