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The A-10 is a high -survivability and versatile aircraft, popular with pilots for the 'get home' effectiveness. The mission of the aircraft is ground attack against tanks, armoured vehicles and installations, and close air support of ground forces. The aircraft is suitable for operation from forward air bases, with short take-off and landing capability. The aircraft has a long range (800 miles) and endurance and can loiter in the battle area. The maneuverability at low speed and at low altitude (below 1,000ft) allows accurate and effective targeting and weapon delivery over all types of terrain. The first flight of the A-10 was in May 1972, and a total of 715 aircraft have since been produced. Originally manufactured by Fairchild, since 1987 the prime contractor for the A-10 has been Northrop Grumman, Which carries out support and structural upgrade programs from the Integrated Systems and Aerostructures Divisions at New York and at St Augustine in Florida. Over 350 A-10 aircraft are in service with the US Air Force, and the Air National Guard.
- Item No: 80323
- Item Name: A-10A “THUNDERBOLT” II
- Bar Code: 6939319203236
- Scale 1:48
- Item Type: Static Aircraft
- Model Brief Length: 338.7mm Width: 366.0mm
- Total Parts: 298pcs
- Metal Parts: n/a
- Photo Etched Parts: n/a
- Film Parts: n/a
- Resin Parts: n/a
- Total Sprues: 13pcs
- Paint Schemes: A-10 23rd TFW England AFB 1990; A-10 906th TFG 23rd TFW February 1991; A-10 510th FS, 52nd FW 1992
- Released Date n/a