Bulldogs USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II 354th FS Incirlik AFB April 2017 Hobby Master HA1330 scale 1:72

Bulldogs USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II 354th FS Incirlik AFB April 2017 Hobby Master HA1330 scale 1:72
Hobby Master Air Power Models

Scale 1:72
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. October 1975 saw delivery of the first USAF A-10a and deployment in March 1976. Built specifically for close ground support the pilot is protected by titanium armor while being covered by a bubble canopy giving a commanding view. The Warthog has everything needed to survive, dual engines; self-sealing fuel cells; redundant flight control systems protected by titanium armor; a 30 mm seven-barrel Gatling gun; a wide array of bombs and missiles. This plane packs a heavy punch and can stay on scene a long time to deliver its payload.

The 354th FS / 355th Fighter Wing from Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona received its first A-10C in 2009. In 2017 the 354th FS deployed to Incirlik AB, Turkey as 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. Operation Inherent Resolve was led by the U.S. and partner countries in an effort to eliminate ISIS forces that active in Iraq, Syria and other Middle East nations. One of the A-10C was 81-0976 that had been delivered to the USAF in 1981 and originally assigned to the 81st TFW at RAF Woodridge-Bentwaters.

Specifications A-10 A-10C - Modernized variant of the A-10A Some A-10C upgrades 356 A-10/OA-10s upgraded to A-10C variant under Precision Engagement Program New flight computer Glass cockpit displays with controls 2 X 5.5 inch color monitors with moving maps Integrated digital stores management system Data link to employ smart weapons such as JDAM Wind corrected munitions dispenser Able to carry LITENING targeting pods Or Sniper XR ATP ROVER (remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receiver) provides sensor data to ground personnel 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)