Revell A-10 Warthog 1:48 Scale Model Kit (85-5521)

Description

Designed especially for close air support, the Warthog entered service in 1975. Literally built around the 30mm GAU-8 Gatling gun, the A-10 can also carry immense weapons loads under its wings and fuselage, including AGM 65 Maverick missiles. A highly survivable aircraft, the A-10 has redundant hydraulic systems backed up by manual systems; it can survive direct hits by armor piercing rounds. It flew 8,100 sorties during Desert Storm and has seen action in Afghanistan and was a key battlefield weapons system during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Features: detailed interior with seated pilot and boarding ladder, ECM pod, cluster bombs, napalm tanks, Maverick missiles, and centerline drop tank. Decals included for ”LET’S ROLL”, the 355TH Wing/12AF West Coast A-10 Demo Team, 2003, ”NORRIS THE PLAYHOG” 104th TFS Maryland ANG, Sentry Independence, Volk Field Wisconsin, 1989. • Molded in light gray and clear. Skill Level: 4, length of 13in, and a wingspan of 14.625in.