- Air Power Series
- Highly detailed realistic collectible model
- Diecast & plastic parts
- Display stand included. Interchangeable landing gear.
- Measures 8.75” L x 9.75” Wingspan
- Box dimension 10.2” L x 10.75” W x 3.7” H
- Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above.
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 its payload.
In 2005, the entire fleet of 356 A-10 and OA-10 aircraft began receiving the Precision Engagement upgrades including an improved fire control system (FCS), electronic countermeasures (ECM), and smart bomb targeting. The aircraft receiving this upgrade were redesignated A-10C.
Moody AFB, Georgia is home to the 23rd Wing “Flying Tigers” comprised of the 74th FS “Flying Tigers” and 75th FS “Tiger Sharks”, both equipped with the A-10C. On October 28 and 29, 2017 Moody AFB, Georgia held an Open House called “Thunder Over South Georgia”. One of the flying displays was A-10C 78-0597 C/N A10-0217 that was produced in 1978 as an A-10A, completed its maiden flight on May 16, 1979 and delivered on May 23, 1979. The aircraft received a special paint scheme for the occasion.
This Hobby Master model is a replica of A-10C Thunderbolt II #78-0597 presented in a special livery for the 2017 Moody AFB Open House “ Thunder Over South Georgia”.
As with most Hobby Master models this A-10C Thunderbolt II features engraved panel lines, antennas, surface detail, aircrew figure, canopy can be shown in open position, a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details), full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, authentic squadron markings, and a display stand.
Specifications :
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Crew :
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One
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Main role :
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A-10 - close air support,
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Manufacturer :
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Fairchild Republic Co.
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Power Plants :
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Two General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofans
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Thrust :
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9,065 pounds per engine
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Length :
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16.16 meters
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Height :
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4.42 meters
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Wingspan :
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17.42 meters Speed: 420 miles per hour (Mach 0.56)
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Ceiling :
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13,636 meters
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Maximum Takeoff Weight :
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22,950 kg.
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Range :
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800 miles (695 nautical miles)
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Armament :
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One 30 mm GAU-8/A seven-barrel Gatling gun
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Maximum 7,200 kg of mixed ordnance including :
225 kg “ Mk-82 ” and 900 kg “ Mk-84 ” series low/high drag bombs,
incendiary cluster bombs,
combined effects munitions,
mine dispensing munitions,
AGM-65 Maverick missiles and laser-guided/electro-optically guided bombs ,
infrared countermeasure flares ,
electronic countermeasure chaff ,
jamming pods ,
6.99 cm (2.75in.) rockets ,
illumination flares ,
AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles
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