A-10C Thunderbolt “Memphis Belle III” Die-Cast Model
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Introduced as the first aircraft specifically designed for close air support, the A-10 Thunderbolt is a easily recognizable and unique type of aircraft.
Introduced as the first aircraft specifically designed for close air support, the A-10 Thunderbolt is a easily recognizable and unique type of aircraft. Carrying a huge number of guided or unguided weaponry and the famous GAU-8 Avenger cannon, the “Hog” is intended to fly low with excellent turning capability. Between 1972 and 1984, over 700 A-10s were manufactured by Fairchild Aviation, exclusively to be used by the USAF.
- Features a high-quality camouflage livery with engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details.
- Includes deployed or retracted landing gear, full set of underwing weaponry, and display stand to show the aircraft in flight.
- Measures 8.75”l with a 9.75” wingspan at 1:72 Scale.
- Highly collectible and officially licensed model.
Powered by a pair of General Electric TF-34 turbojet engines and boasting large wings, the aircraft has excellent wing loading and maintains an excellent power-to-weight ratio. Attributing to an excellent battlefield presence, it may not be extremely fast, but it is extremely agile. Quickly maneuvering to each target, the Warthog can swiftly launch a guided missile or volley of 30mm bullets. Across the belly of the plane are over a dozen weapons pylons, 14 to be exact, with up to 16,000 lbs of capacity overall. With these, anti-tank guided missiles, air-to-air missiles, guided bombs, napalm bombs, iron bombs, and even 20mm gunpods can be carried in almost any combination.
Painted with the historic livery of the Memphis Belle, this A10 flies as an aerial display in homage to those who flew on the prestigious B-17F that flew on 25 missions and helped destroy the German war industries in WWII. Flown by Capt. Lindsay “Mad” Johnson out of David-Monthan AFB, this decorated thunderbolt stands in fond memory of those who risked their lives for our safety nearly a century ago. Die-Cast version has an accurate paint scheme, etched panel lines, pad printed decals, and surface antennas. Includes retracted or deployed landing gear, full set of weaponry, and display stand to show the model in flight. Measures 8.75”l with a 9.75” wingspan at 1:72 scale.
