Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA38002
Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II Diecast Model
USAF 23rd TFW, 74th TFS Flying Tigers, England AFB, LA, 1989
Limited Edition | 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II | | 8.75" | | 9.75" |
Designed specially for the close air support mission and with the ability to combine large military loads, long loiter and wide combat radius, the A-10 proved to be vital assets to America and its allies during Operation Desert Storm. In the Gulf War, A-10s, with a mission capable rate of 95.7 percent, flew 8,100 sorties and launched 90 percent of the AGM-65 Maverick missiles. A-10s were seldom grounded due to maintenance problems or conditions unsuitable for flying during Operation Desert Storm. No other aircraft could carry as much ordnance over a target for so long, dole out and take as much punishment, and return to an unimproved field to turn around quickly and strike at an enemy again.
Designed as a counter-insurgency aircraft for the Vietnam conflict, the A-10 was first flown in 1972. Nicknamed "Warthog," the A-10 was the first Air Force aircraft designed for close air support of ground forces. With 30mm Gatling guns that can fire 3,900 rounds a minute, the Warthog can defeat an array of ground targets, including armored vehicles. It can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time, maneuver at low air speeds and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings. The Warthog’s low wing and tail and turbo-fan engines—each with a static thrust rating of 9000 pounds—make it suitable for deployment at advanced bases.© Copyright 2003-2010 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. © Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Corgi "Aviation Archive" 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.
- Optional 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 pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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