Description:

This Die-cast metal airplane model comes in 1:140 scale with plastic stand and is approximately 4 5/8 inches long with 5 inch wingspan. The A-10 Thunderbolt II, more commonly known by the nicknames Warthog or Hog, is thepremier close air support aircraft of the US Air Force. The aircraft has superior loitercapabilities and maintains excellent maneuverability at low speeds and altitude because ofits large wing area. The high wing ratio also allows short takeoffs and landings, and its simpledesign allows operations from forward airfields with limited facilities.The aircraft is best known for the massive 30mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon fitted in itsnose, one of the most powerful aircraft cannons ever flown. To highlight this feature, theaircrafts nose is painted with the shark mouth nose art reminiscent of the famousP-40 Warhawk Flying Tigers (AVG). This model represents aircraft from 23rd FW, 74th FS- Flying Tigers - 1990. Cool Cat - The Last Tiger.