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A-10A Thunderbolt II Model, 66th WS - Hobby Master HA1328


A-10A Thunderbolt II Model, 66th WS - Hobby Master HA1328 - click to enlarge
A-10A Thunderbolt II Model, 66th WS - Hobby Master HA1328 - click to enlarge


Item No. HM-HA1328
$104.95
Availability: Sold Out


Description

Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Diecast Model

Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II – AF810977, 66th Weapons Squadron, USAF, April 2005

1:72 Scale.  Length: 8.75”.  Wingspan: 9.5”



Limited production of approximately 600 models worldwide


The USAF 57th Wing, located at Nellis AFB, NV, is home to 19 squadrons each with a different assignment. One of these squadrons is the 66th Weapons School that was originally activated in January 1941 as the 66th Pursuit Squadron. After a few re-designations and de-activations the squadron was re-activated in 2003 as 66th Weapons School. Their job was to teach graduate level instructors in all aspects of the A-10 so after graduation they could return to active units to provide other personnel with advanced instruction.

The A-10 Thunderbolt II is a twin-engine ground-attack aircraft developed by Fairchild Republic for the U.S. Air Force. First flown on May 10, 1972, the A-10A entered service in March 1976. It was designed around the GAU-8 Avenger, a 30 mm internal rotary cannon that is the airplane's primary armament and the heaviest such automatic cannon mounted on any aircraft. In addition to its cannon, the A-10 can be armed with a combination of rockets, missiles, bombs and other mission equipment on eleven pylon stations under the wings and fuselage.

Designed for survivability, the A-10s airframe includes 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor for protection of the cockpit and other systems that enables the aircraft to continue flying even after damage from enemy fire. Commonly known by its nickname "Warthog" the A-10 is highly maneuverable at low speeds and low altitude and capable of short take-offs and landings.

The A-10 was used in combat for the first time during the 1991 Gulf War, destroying more than 900 Iraqi tanks, 2,000 other military vehicles and 1200 artillery pieces, making it by far the most effective aircraft of the war. A-10s also shot down two helicopters with the GAU-8 cannon. The A-10 flew 8,100 sorties and launched 90% of the AGM-65 Maverick missiles fired in the conflict.


Hobby Master is a manufacturer of high quality, pre-built, diecast models. Each model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft or vehicle. They are made with die-cast metal and some plastic components.

This model of an A-10 Thunderbolt II features:

  • Opening canopy
  • Detailed cockpit with a removable pilot figure
  • Realistic panel lines and antenna
  • Historically accurate printed graphics
  • Removable weapons
  • Optional extended landing gear
  • Display stand
  • Box with A-10 Thunderbolt II artwork



  • Category: Hobby Master 1:72 Military Aircraft Models


    Not suitable for children under the age of 14 years


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