The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin-turbofan, straight-wing, subsonic attack aircraft developed by Fairchild Republic for the United States Air Force (USAF). In service since 1976, it is named for the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a World War II-era fighter-bomber effective at attacking ground targets, but commonly referred to as the "Warthog" or "Hog".[4] The A-10 was designed to provide close air support (CAS) to friendly ground troops by attacking armored vehicles, tanks, and other enemy ground forces; it is the only production-built aircraft designed solely for CAS to have served with the U.S. Air Force. Its secondary mission is to direct other aircraft in attacks on ground targets, a role called forward air controller-airborne; aircraft used primarily in this role are designated OA-10. Wikipedia.
Top speed: 420 mph
Introduced: March 1977
Wingspan: 58′ 0″
Weight: 24,960 lbs
Manufacturer: Fairchild Aircraft
Unit cost: 11,800,000–11,800,000 USD (1994)
Engine type: General Electric TF34
Number Of Sheets: 2 Sheets
Difficulty: Moderate
Assembled Size: 4.72"L x 4.41"W x 2.52"H (11.99 x 11.2 x 6.4 cm)
Ages 14+
Metal Earth kits are made from high quality steel sheets. Each model features amazing detail with parts cut from one or more 4” square steel sheets. Easy to follow instructions are included with each kit and NO GLUE OR SOLDER REQUIRED! Simply snip out the pieces and bend the tabs through corresponding connection points.
