Designed especially for close air support, the Warthog entered service in 1975. Literally built around the 30mm GAU-8 Gattling gun, the A-10 can also carry immense weapons loads under its wings and fuselage, including AGM 65 Maverick missiles. A highly survivable aircraft, the A-10 has redundant hydraulic systems backed up by manual systems; it can survive direct hits by armor piercing rounds. It flew 8100 sorties during Desert Storm, has seen action in Afghanistan and was a key battlefield weapons system during Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Features include a detailed interior with seated pilot and boarding ladder, ECM pod, cluster bombs, napalm tanks, Maverick missiles and centerline drop tank.  Decals included for LET'S ROLL.

 

Please see the paint guide below to complete the model as it's pictured on the packaging.

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