A-10A THUNDERBOLT "WARTHOG"

Historical Note:         Unbeatable museum quality best describes our handcrafted A-10 Warthog model airplane. After passing through the hands of master craftsmen, the parts are sanded and primed many times. Talented artists then paint on the intricate details with great accuracy. A final coat of clear lacquer protects the A-10 Warthog model and gives it a glossy finish. The A-10 Warthog model airplane comes with a handsome mahogany-based chrome pedestal, and to ensure that it is ready for delivery, it undergoes various stages of quality control before being placed in its box. The A-10 Warthog model airplane is perfect as an addition to a growing collection or as an exquisite gift to a loved one.   

The A-10 Thunderbolt was manufactured by Fairchild-Republic for the United States Air Force. The A-10 is the first single-seat, twin engine jet aircraft especially designed for close air support of ground forces. A-10s are effective for ground combats, such as attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets. It also provides a limited air interdiction role.

The A-10 Thunderbolt took its first flight on May 10, 1972. The first A-10s produced flew in October 1975, and was delivered to the 355th Tactical Training Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, in March 1976. The A-10 was later introduced and became operational in October 1977. A total of 715 A-10 Thunderbolt's were produced.

During the Persian Gulf War in 1991, A-10's were widely used and have shown their power as the greatest tank-killing aircraft in history. A total of 144 A-10's were deployed during the war and flew 8,624 missions with just five aircrafts lost. Pilots of the A-10's frequently flew up to three missions per day. Most aircrafts survived direct attacks from heat-seeking missiles and managed to return safely.

Scale:    1:48
W/S:      15.0     inches, 
Lgth:      13.25   inches

Item Number:    TMC-CA10LVT                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Price:    $175.95