Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1320
Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II Diecast Model
USAF 122nd OG, 163rd FS IN ANG Blacksnakes, #82-0661, Fort Wayne ANGS, IN, 2012 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II | | 8.75" | | 9.75" |
Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II 82-0661 was c/n 709 and first assigned to the 353rd TFS/354th TFW Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, South Carolina. This aircraft participated in Operation Desert Storm with the 75th FS/23rd FW, Pope AFB, NC, was sent to AMARC on May 15, 2001 but returned to service July 19, 2001. The aircraft was in service until January 17, 2006 when it again was sent to AMARC. Once more it was returned to service but with the 23rd FS/23rd FW. In 2010 the 163rd FS, Indiana ANG “Blacksnakes” received their A-10 equipment and 82-0661 was part of it. In 201182-0661 was the Boss Bird.
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.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale A-10 Thunderbolt II has crisp panel lines and a high-quality finish. The hinged canopy opens to expose beautifully recreated front and side instrument panels, control stick and seat. Other fine details include a slightly offset 30 mm gatling-gun barrel with cooling vents, a Pave Penny pod below the cockpit, several ventral mounted antenna and prominent high fuselage-mounted engine nacelles that provide an unobstructed view of the turbo fan's blades. The solid metal wing features cambered control surfaces and main gear nacelles, and a complete set of removable under-wing mounted ordnance has been included for multiple configuration options.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
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.
- Interchangeable 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.
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