A-10A Thunderbolt II 23rd TFW Die-Cast Model

Active during the Gulf War of 1991, this A-10A Warthog was assigned to the 23rd TFW Flying Tigers squadron.

First aircraft in the world specifically designed for close air support, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is one of the most feared ground attack aircraft. Carrying a huge number of active weaponry onboard and the famous GAU-8 Avenger cannon, the “Hog” is intended to fly low and engage armored targets. With massive wings and rear-mounted engines, it displays excellent maneuverability for close-in-engagements. Serving since 1977 in the USAF, more than 700 A-10s have been manufactured by Fairchild Aviation. Painted in dark green camouflage from the 23rd TFW Flying Tigers, this specific A-10A flew combat missions in the Gulf War. Based from King Fahd International Airport, it is pictured here in the 1991 spec, with mottled green and grey colors across the exterior.

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details.
• Deployed or retracted landing gear
• Attachable press-fit underwing weaponry
• Open or closed canopy with pilot figurine
• Display stand included
• Measures 8.75”l with a 9.75” wingspan at 1:72 scale
• Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
First delivered in 1975, the affectionately named “Warthog” was iconically shaped with two external General Electric TF-34 turbojet engines at the rear. Designed to carry an incredible amount of ordinance, it features excellent wing loading and maintains a high power-to-weight ratio. Across 14 underwing weapons pylons, 16,000 lbs can be carried, including anti-tank guided missiles, guided bombs, and air-to-air missiles. Combined with thermal imaging or night-vision targeting pods, the Thunderbolt II is capable of low-light attacks from long range. Deploying the feared GAU-8 Avenger 30mm cannon, A-10s have since become one of the most enduring ground attack aircraft in the United States Air Force's arsenal.