Hobby Master 1/72 Fairchild A-10A 78-0681 Play Time Ground Attack Aircraft Model (HA1301)

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Hobby Master 1/72 Fairchild A-10A 78-0681 Play Time Ground Attack Aircraft Model (HA1301)
well scaled model of the famous A10, with fine panel lines, nicely sprayed camoflage pattern, addtional armaments, clear canopy with cockpit detail, interchangeable under carriage, dispay stand, approx wingspan 23cm

A-10 was the first USAF aircraft designed specifically for 'Close Air Support' (CAS). It can be described as the outcome of the experience gained in the Vietnam War and the threats of the Soviet Union armour forces during the Cold War era. The first A-10A 'Thunderbolt II' was delivered October 1975 and deployment in March 1976. A-10's pilot is protected by titanium armour around his seat and the canopy is a large bubble canopy, which provides all-round vision. The aircraft is designed with dual engines and the self-sealing fuel cells are protected by internal and external foam. Extra titanium is used to protect some flight control system parts of the aircraft. All these insure the plane and pilot's safety from enemy fires. Though A-10 may be slow comparing to other aircrafts, it is extremely manoeuvrable and have proven itself as a deadly machine. Its main weapon, the GAU-8A gun, can fire 30mm shells made of uranium at a rate of 4,000 rounds a minute which is sufficient to destroy most armoured targets. Captain Paul Johnson flew the A-10a No.78-0681 during Operation Desert Storm¡± in early 1991. During Day 3 of the air war, Captain Johnson provided SAR cover for a downed US F-14 Tomcat crew for nearly 10 hours only 80 nautical miles from Baghdad. He was awarded the Air Force Cross and the aircraft is now displayed at the US Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

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