1/72 US Air Force A-10C Attack Aircraft, A-10C Demo Team, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, 2020
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This A-10C attack aircraft (serial number 80-0275) was selected for the US Air Force A-10C "Thunderbolt II Demo Team" in May 2019 and received a special paint job at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base from August to September of the same year. The new paint scheme replicates the wartime P-51 Mustang fighter, featuring the black and white stripe identification bands of the Normandy landings and the US military's star insignia from that era. It was piloted by Major Cody "SHIV" Wilton of the demo team.
The A-10 is a ground attack aircraft specializing in close air support for ground attacks, a need arising from lessons learned in the Vietnam War. It is said that the creators of the detailed requirements submitted in 1969 envisioned an aircraft that combined the strengths of the World War II Ilyushin II-2, He129, and A1 Skyraider. Furthermore, in 1970, the US Air Force requested an all-weather version for use against Soviet armored units. The requirement was for a 30 caliber gun. It was equipped with a mm anti-tank cannon, had a weapons payload capacity of over 7,258 tons, high range, good low-altitude maneuverability, excellent short take-off and landing capabilities, and high survivability and maintainability due to its strong armor. Deployment to combat units began in 1976, but it did not see much action, and with the emergence of the multirole F-16 and the trend towards arms reduction following the end of the Cold War, it was thought that it would be retired without seeing any action. However, in the 1991 Gulf War, with air superiority secured and terrain similar to its intended use, it wreaked havoc on ground targets, destroying approximately 1,000 tanks, 500 armored personnel carriers, and over 1,000 other vehicles. Due to its impressive performance, the A-10 underwent modifications and its operational life was extended. The A-10C, a type that saw the introduction of a glass cockpit with integrated instruments on monitors starting in 2005, was initially scheduled for complete retirement in 2015, more than 20 years after the Gulf War. However, the A-10's operational life was extended indefinitely again in 2016 due to its success in airstrikes against Islamic extremists, but ultimately it was scheduled to be retired in 2026. Nearly 50 years after its deployment, this veteran aircraft participated in the 2026 US-Israeli attack on Iran, being used to counter small, high-speed boats near the Strait of Hormuz. In April, the last A-10 pilot trainee completed all courses at the training squadron. However, in late April, the US Secretary of the Air Force announced an extension of the A-10's operational life until 20230. For more than half a century since its conception as a ground attack aircraft in 1969, the A-10 has remained a threat to ground forces. ■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Great Wall Hobby
Item No: VICGWHS7211
Scale: 1/72
JAN: 6947917000416
■Notes
*Specifications and expected arrival month may change due to manufacturer circumstances, so please be aware of this in advance.
*Images may include prototypes and may differ from the actual product.
1/72 US Air Force A-10C Attack Aircraft, A-10C Demo Team, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, 2020
$65.00
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This A-10C attack aircraft (serial number 80-0275) was selected for the US Air Force A-10C "Thunderbolt II Demo Team" in May 2019 and received a special paint job at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base from August to September of the same year. The new paint scheme replicates the wartime P-51 Mustang fighter, featuring the black and white stripe identification bands of the Normandy landings and the US military's star insignia from that era. It was piloted by Major Cody "SHIV" Wilton of the demo team.
The A-10 is a ground attack aircraft specializing in close air support for ground attacks, a need arising from lessons learned in the Vietnam War. It is said that the creators of the detailed requirements submitted in 1969 envisioned an aircraft that combined the strengths of the World War II Ilyushin II-2, He129, and A1 Skyraider. Furthermore, in 1970, the US Air Force requested an all-weather version for use against Soviet armored units. The requirement was for a 30 caliber gun. It was equipped with a mm anti-tank cannon, had a weapons payload capacity of over 7,258 tons, high range, good low-altitude maneuverability, excellent short take-off and landing capabilities, and high survivability and maintainability due to its strong armor. Deployment to combat units began in 1976, but it did not see much action, and with the emergence of the multirole F-16 and the trend towards arms reduction following the end of the Cold War, it was thought that it would be retired without seeing any action. However, in the 1991 Gulf War, with air superiority secured and terrain similar to its intended use, it wreaked havoc on ground targets, destroying approximately 1,000 tanks, 500 armored personnel carriers, and over 1,000 other vehicles. Due to its impressive performance, the A-10 underwent modifications and its operational life was extended. The A-10C, a type that saw the introduction of a glass cockpit with integrated instruments on monitors starting in 2005, was initially scheduled for complete retirement in 2015, more than 20 years after the Gulf War. However, the A-10's operational life was extended indefinitely again in 2016 due to its success in airstrikes against Islamic extremists, but ultimately it was scheduled to be retired in 2026. Nearly 50 years after its deployment, this veteran aircraft participated in the 2026 US-Israeli attack on Iran, being used to counter small, high-speed boats near the Strait of Hormuz. In April, the last A-10 pilot trainee completed all courses at the training squadron. However, in late April, the US Secretary of the Air Force announced an extension of the A-10's operational life until 20230. For more than half a century since its conception as a ground attack aircraft in 1969, the A-10 has remained a threat to ground forces. ■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Great Wall Hobby
Item No: VICGWHS7211
Scale: 1/72
JAN: 6947917000416
■Notes
*Specifications and expected arrival month may change due to manufacturer circumstances, so please be aware of this in advance.
*Images may include prototypes and may differ from the actual product.
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