A-10C Thunderbolt II KC/AF90-119 Bagram Afghanistan 2014 HA1323 1:72

Hobby Master Air Power Models A-10C Thunderbolt II KC/AF90-119 Bagram AFB Afghanistan 2014 Hobb Master HA1323 Scale 1:72 Country United States Air Force USAF Aircraft: A-10C Thunderbolt II Scale 1:72 Item: HA1323 True 1/72 scale Professionally painted Great attention to detail All markings are Tampoed (pad applied) Option to display the model on a stand that is provided Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions Loads of optional armament has been provided Canopy opens Pilot figure. Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic Highly collectable The A-10C is an updated version of the 30-year old A-10A. The cockpit has two-F-16 style 5.5 inch color displays, a moving map display and other electronic upgrades while keeping the A-10 ability to function as a CAS aircraft/tank killer. They have taken the best of the “new” and matched it with the best of the “old” and come up with one mean machine. The A-10C has already seen combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The A-10 motto, “Go Ugly Early”. In 1982 the 303rd Troop Carrier Squadron became the 303rd FS when it received the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The 303rd FS is part of the 442nd FW (AFRC – Air Reserve Component) (KC) based at Whiteman AFB, Missouri. From April 2014 until October 2014 one dozen A-10C aircraft from the 442nd FW were based at Bagram AB, Afghanistan to form the 303rd EFS (ExpeditionaryFighter Squadron). The A-10 was one of the most utilized aircraft for close air support throughout Operation Enduring Freedom. Specifications A-10 A-10C - Modernization version of the A-10A Crew: One Main role: A-10 - close air support, OA-10 - airborne forward air control Manufacturer: Fairchild Republic Co. Power Plants: Two General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofans Thrust: 9,065 pounds per engine Length: 16.16 meters (53 ft 4 ins) Height: 4.42 meters (14 ft 8 ins) Wingspan: 17.42 meters (57 ft 6 ins) Speed: 420 miles per hour (Mach 0.56) Ceiling: 13,636 meters (45,000 ft) Maximum Takeoff Weight: 22,950 kg. (51,000 lbs.) Range: 800 miles (695 nautical miles)