Model details Scale 1:144 Release date 06/2010 No. of parts 61 Length 109 mm Wingspan 120 mm Skill Level 3 Original details Type description Ground attack aircraft Year/Period 1976 Origin USA Engine capacity 2 x 4075 kp Speed 834 km/h 04054 A-10 Thunderbolt II
The A-10 is still one of the most successful combat aircraft for close air support/ground attack missions and can carry up to 8 tonnes of armaments. The A-10 was in practice built around one of the post powerful American cannons - the General Electric GAU-8A Avenger - a seven-barrel revolving Gatling gun with 1,174 rounds, calibre 30 mm. The reputation of the A-10 was founded on its missions in Kosovo and later in the Gulf region against tank units.
Model-details: - Finely detailed surfaces with recessed panel lines - detailed landing gear - 2 engines with reproduction fans - external stores: drop tanks, bombs, Maverick guided missiles, ECM pods - decals for one USAF version |