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| | Code: HM-HA1305
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Status: In Stock
Price: $40.99
 | | | Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1305
Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II Diecast Model
USAF 81st TFW, 511th TFS, Brentwaters AFB, England| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II | | 8.75" | | 9.75" |
October 1975 saw delivery of the first USAF A-10A and deployment in March 1976. Built specifically for close ground support the pilot is protected by titanium armor while being covered by a bubble canopy giving a commanding view. The Warthog has everything needed to survive, dual engines; self-sealing fuel cells; redundant flight control systems protected by titanium armor; a 30 mm seven-barrel Gatling gun; a wide array of bombs and missiles. This plane packs a heavy punch and can stay on scene a long time to deliver. In the Gulf War, A-10s had a mission capable rate of 95.7 percent, flew 8,100 sorties and launched 90 percent of the AGM-65 Maverick missiles and were vital assets during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Noble Anvil. The 511th TFS activated January 1, 1980 at RAF Bentwaters to the 81st TFW. Their nickname was “ The Vultures ” and received their A-10’s on the same date. They remained at Bentwaters until mid 1988 then relocated to the 10th TFW at RAF Alconbury. The 511th was the only USAFE squadron to deploy with the 354th TFW for Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm from December 1990 to June 1991. While there the 511th flew at least 1700 sorties. After June the 511th aircraft were sent to ANG units and to AMARC storage.
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 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master offer the more price-sensitive collector a cheaper alternative to models from leading manufacturers like Corgi and Century Wings. Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" 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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
© Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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