The Warthog, specially designed for close air support, entered service in 1975. Literally built around the 30mm GAU-8 Gatling gun, the A-10 is also capable of carrying a massive payload under its wings and under its fuselage, including AGM-65 Maverick missiles. The A-10 is a high-endurance aircraft that has redundant hydraulic systems supported by manual systems. It withstands direct hits of armor-piercing shells undamaged. It flew 8,100 sorties during Operation Desert Storm, participated in operations in Afghanistan and was a key battlefield weapon system during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Detailed interior with seated pilot figure and boarding ramp
ECM pod, cluster bombs, napalm tanks, Maverick missiles and external loading station.
Decals included for "LET'S ROLL", 355 Wing/12AF West Coast A-10 Demo Team, 2003, "NORRIS THE PLAYHOG" 104 TFS Maryland ANG, Sentry Independence, Volk Field Wisconsin, 1989
Cast from light gray and translucent material
Scope of delivery: A set of plastic models (disassembled)
Illustrated multilingual assembly instructions
distinguishing marks
