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 8,100 sorties during Desert Storm and has recently seen action in Afghanistan and was a key battlefield weapons system during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Features: 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. Paint colors needed: Aluminum, Chrome, Dark Gray, Dark Green, Dark Gull Gray, Flat Black, Gray, Green, Gloss Black, Gloss White, Gunmetal, Light Gray, Light Green, Olive Drab, Olive Green, Red, Satin White, Tan, Silver, Steel, and Yellow.
 | This plastic model kit requires plastic cement and paint for assembly, and they are sold separately. |
