A-10A - 1/48 Aircraft Model Kit - Tamiya 61028

A-10A - 1/48 Aircraft Model Kit - Tamiya 61028 Description

The need for close air support, on small pin point rgets, was recognised early during the Vietnam conflict. Following an experimental development program begun in the early 1970's, the Fairchild Republic Industries A-10 Thunderbolt II was selected for production. The performance characteristics demanded were for operation on unimproved short fields, both high and low air speed manoeuverability, easy maintenance, long loiter times and range, excellent pilot protection, and a capacity for large mixed weapons loads.The appearance of the A-10 is remarkable while its performance is amazing. Known affectionately as the Wart Hog by its pilots, it's a large single seat aircraft, identified by a pair of TF-34-100A high bypass fan jet engines mounted high near the rear of the twin iled fuselage. A few of the specifications are: Length 53' 4; height 14'8, span 57'6; maximum gross weight 47,400lbs, including 16,000lbs of external stores. Internal armament is the GAU-8/A 30mm Gatling cannon capable of 2100 or 4200 rounds per minute. It carries 1350 rounds of ammunition, a fire control head-up display, CRT TV monitor, laser spot seeker plus a diversified armament panel that can facilitate any operational need. The A-10 has been around since 1972, and proved its worth during the Gulf war. All Model kits are supplied unassembled and upainted. miya - 1:48 Aircraft - U.S.A.F Fairchild Republic - A-10A Thunderbolt II # 61028 All models are supplied un-assembled and unpainted, in their retail box.