The A-10 Warthog (Thunderbolt II) Military Aircraft Die Cast and Plastic Model airplane kits.Description of collectable airplane kits. The A-10 Warthog, as it is mostly known, is really the A-10 Thunderbolt II but because of its looks, they called it the Warthog. It is used for close ground support and anti tank missions. The A-10 Warthog carries a 30 mm Gatling cannon in its nose and can penetrate any kind of armor. The A-10 is also heavily covered with portions of Armor Plate to protect vital components of the aircraft and protect the pilot. During the Gulf War, when Iraqi tank commanders saw the A-10 Warthog in the area, the commanders gave the order to abandon the tank and not to try to out maneuver or fight against the Warthog. This is because these tanks knew that they didn't have single chance of getting away without being destroyed. One common story about the A-10's is that it is capable of jettisoning an engine so that heat seeking missiles would follow the engine and not the plane. This is totally wrong and I have absolutely no idea where this fictitious statement came from. The warthog uses flares to do this job. There are many ways to search the web for the A-10 here are some search phrases that can help, model airplanes, a10, a-10, warthog, thunderbolt II, thunderbolt, ground attack .These collectable models come in plastic model airplane kits, wood model airplane kits, diecast and mahogany airplane models. The A-10 is not really a fighter jet, it is actually a close ground support and anti-tank aircraft. The A in A10 stands for Attack. Real fighter jets have their numbers starting with F. The F/A-18 is a multi-role aircraft being a fighter jet, and also capable of operating in the Attack Mode.These Specs are only for one version of this A-10 Warthog, close ground support aircraft, other versions have different specs. |
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A-10 Thunderbolt II Aviation Art.All prices are subject to change without notice, click on item for the latest price. |
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Thunderstruck
Dru Blair. With Gatling guns blazing, A-10 Thunderbolt IIs of the 23rd Fighter Group - wearing their distinctive shark mouth paint scheme - make short work of the enemy's assets as the ground passes by in a blur of speed. Print measures 17½"x 13¾". #0074011
Price: $39.95
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Thunderstruck
Dru Blair. With Gatling guns blazing, A-10 Thunderbolt IIs of the 23rd Fighter Group - wearing their distinctive shark mouth paint scheme - make short work of the enemy's assets as the ground passes by in a blur of speed. 30"x 24" print is signed by the artist. #0007266
Price: $64.95
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CAS with Teeth
Rick Herter. Providing Close Air Support (CAS), an A-10 Warthog from the 23rd Fighter Group makes a tight, descending turn as it approaches its target in downtown Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003. 22"x 32" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist. #0076001
Price: $149.00
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A10A Thunderbolt Poster Literally built around a Gatling gun that can fire 3,900 rounds per minute, the A-10A is the most deadly ground attack aircraft ever deployed. 20"x 16" poster. #0077660
Price: $9.95
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Aviation Art Prints measure approx.12"x16.5"(297mm x 420mm) and are
printed on 240gsm card.
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A-10 Thunderbolt License Plate. Created by international artist Dugald Cameron, the beautiful illustration of an A-10 Thunderbolt from "The Fighting 103rd" Fighter Squadron, 111th Fighter Wing is heat-pressed directly into the metal for the utmost in fade and scratch resistance. Perfect for your home, office… or even your car! Measures a full 11¾"x 6"; made in the USA. #0060595
Price: $9.95
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