Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1312
Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II Diecast Model
USAF 23rd TFW, 706th TFS, #77-0205 "Chopper Popper", Robert Swain Jr, Saudi Arabia, Operation Desert Storm, 1991 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II | | 8.75" | | 9.75" |
The 23rd TFW was normally based out of England AFB, La. But in 1991 during Operation Desert Storm they were assigned to the 706th TFS, 926th TFG in Saudi Arabia. On February 6, 1991 Captain Robert Swain spotted 2 Iraqi helicopters speeding across the desert. The helicopters split in opposite directions so Captain Swain pursued the south-bound. Swain first attempted to use an AIM-9L missiles but couldn't lock on so the second pass he fired about 300 rounds of his 30mm gun causing the helicopter to explode. This was the first ever air-to-air kill by an A-10 so the aircraft was named the "Chopper Popper".
Designed to counter criticism that the US Air Force wasn't serious enough about close air support, the A-10 Thunderbolt II was first flown on May 10, 1972. The Thunderbolt II is a single-seat attack aircraft used to protect ground forces from tanks, armored vehicles and other ground targets. Nicknamed "Warthog," the A-10 is highly maneuverable at low speeds and low altitude and is capable of short take-offs and landings. It is designed for easy maintenance-many of its parts are interchangeable between the right and left side and it can operate from bases with limited facilities. The A-10 is expected to remain in service until 2028 or beyond. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale A-10 Thunderbolt II has crisp panel lines and a high-quality finish. The hinged canopy opens to expose beautifully recreated front and side instrument panels, control stick and seat. Other fine details include a slightly offset 30 mm gatling-gun barrel with cooling vents, a Pave Penny pod below the cockpit, several ventral mounted antenna and prominent high fuselage-mounted engine nacelles that provide an unobstructed view of the turbo fan's blades. The solid metal wing features cambered control surfaces and main gear nacelles, and a complete set of removable under-wing mounted ordnance has been included for multiple configuration options.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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