Hobbymaster - Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II, USAF, 51st FW, 25th FS Assam Draggins, #80-0283, Osan AB, South Korea, 2015, 1/72

Product detailed description

Finished metal model of the American Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II

Metal replica of the aircraft with plastic accessories in 1:72 scale.

Classification: USAF, 51st FW, 25th FS Assam Draggins, #80-0283, Osan AB, South Korea, 2015

Dimensions: length 22.6 cm, wingspan 24.3 cm

The aircraft model is from the HobbyMaster aviation edition. This is a high-quality model with lots of accessories. It is possible to have the model on a chassis or on a stand.

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, known as the "Warthog", is a single-seat attack aircraft for close support of ground forces. It has a 30mm GAU-8/A Gatling gun and heavy titanium plate defense. The aircraft can carry various weapons and is able to operate from unprepared airfields. It has been successfully used in conflicts such as the Gulf War, Iraq War, and Afghanistan. It will remain in service with the US Air Force until 2028, when it will be replaced by the F-35 Lightning II. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is popular with pilots and ground forces due to its reliability and durability.