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A-10C Blacksnakes

By: Italeri

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Aircraft/Helicopters (1/48) (Italeri)

MSRP old price: $71.99


Product Info

Title
A-10C Blacksnakes
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2013
Dimensions
14.75x9.5x3.75"
NKG Part #
2147914173
MFG. Part #
ITA2725
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

Skill Level 4.

This large twin-engine plane was built for the U.S. Air Force for troop support and anti-tank missions. Despite its extensive amour and armament, the A-10 is highly maneuverable which is particularly important to overcome enemy anti-aircraft fire. The Thunderbolt (also called “Warthog”) was practically built around its remarkable 30 mm gun GAU-8, which can perforate tank amour with its special high-performance ammunition. The aircraft was widely used during the Gulf War, where it successfully destroyed a few hundred Iraqis vehicles with minimum losses despite the heavy enemy defense of conventional and missile fire power. A.10 Around the mid-2000s, the A-10, updated to "C" standard, has been improved to be in line with the changed and evolved operational needs. The A-10C is, in fact, the most modern version of the robust and reliable strike aircraft able to use the most advanced weapon systems and target acquisition pods.

Decals for 3 versions:

  • 163rd FS "Blacksnakes", Indiana ANG, Fort Wayne AB, Indiana, U.S.A., 2012
  • 107th FS "Red Devils", Michigan ANG, Sulfridge AB, Michigan, U.S.A., 2012
  • 190th FS "Skullbangers", Idado ANG, Gowen Field AB, Idaho, U.S.A. 2012

    Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.