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A-10A Thunderbolt II

U.S.A.F. Fairchild Republic

The model

Brand: Tamiya
Title: U.S.A.F. Fairchild Republic A10A
Number: 61023 (Also listed as MA-123)
Scale: 1:48
Type: Full kit
Released: 1977 | Initial release – new tool

 

 

The need for close air support, on small pin point targets, was recognized early during the Viet Nam conflict. Following an experimental development program begun in the early 1970s, the Fairchild Republic Industries A-10 Thunderbolt 1l was selected for production. The performance characteristics demanded were for operation on unimproved short fields, both high and low airspeed manueverability, easy maintenance, long loiter times and range, excellent pilot protection, and a capacity for large mixed weapons loads. The appearance of the A-10 is remarkable while its performance is amazing.

Known affectionally as the “Wart Hog” by its pilots, it’s a large single seat aircraft, identified by a pair of TF-34.100A high bypass fan jet engines mounted high near the rear of the twin tailed fuselage.

A few of the specifications are: Length 53′ 4″; height 14′ 8″; span 57′ 6″; maximum gross weight 47.400lbs. including 16,000lbs of external stores. Internal armament is the GAU-8/A 30mm Gatling cannon capable of 2100 or 4200 rounds per minute. It carries 1350 rounds of ammunition, a fire control head-up display, CRT TV monitor, laser spot seeker plus a diversified armament panel that can facilitate any operational need. The A-10 has been around since 1972, and has again proven its worth during the recent Gulf war.

Name Original Ammo Mig
Black X-1 0046
White X-2 0050
Red X-7 0049
Lemon Yellow X-8 0048
Gun metal X-10 0045
Chrome silver X-11 0195
Gold leaf X-12  
Sky Blue X-14  
Clear Blue X-23  
Clear Red X-27  
Flat Black XF-1 0221
Yellow Green XF-4 0194
Flat Aluminium XF-16 0194
Sky Grey XF-19 0207
Deep Green XF-26 0238
Khaki XF-49 0058
Khaki Drab XF-51 0924
Metallic Grey XF-56 0192
Olive Green XF-58 0069
Dark Green XF-61 0053
Olive Drab XF-62 0931