A-10 Thunderbolt II Kit
Item #61028

Product Description

About the Fairchild Republic A-10A "Thunderbolt II"
The need for close air support, on small pin point targets, was
recognized early during the Vietnam conflict. Following an
experimental development program begun in the early 1970's, the
Fairchild Republic Industries A-10 Thunderbolt II was selected
for production. The performance characteristics demanded were for
operation on unimproved short fields, both high and low airspeed
maneuverability, easy maintenance, long loiter times and range,
excellent pilot protection, and a capacity for large mixed
weapons loads.
The appearance of the A-10 is remarkable while its performance is
amazing. Known affectionately as the "Wart Hog" by its pilots,
it's a large single seat aircraft, identified by a pair of
TF-34-100A high bypass fan jet engines mounted high near the rear
of the twin tailed fuselage. A few of the specifications are:
Length 53' 4"; height 14'8", span 57'6"; maximum gross weight
47,400lbs, including 16,000lbs of external stores. Internal
armament is the GAU-8/A 30mm Gatling cannon capable of 2100 or
4200 rounds per minute. It carries 1350 rounds of ammunition, a
fire control head-up display, CRT TV monitor, laser spot seeker
plus a diversified armament panel that can facilitate any
operational need. The A-10 has been around since 1972, and has
again proven its worth during the recent Gulf war.

Suggested Paint Colors

X-1 - Black
X-10 - Gun Metal
X-11 - Chrome Silver
X-12 - Gold Leaf
X-14 - Sky Blue
X-2 - White
X-23 - Clear Blue
X-27 - Clear Red
X-7 - Red
X-8 - Lemon Yellow
XF-1 - Flat Black
XF-16 - Flat Aluminum
XF-19 - Sky Grey
XF-26 - Deep Green
XF-4 - Yellow Green
XF-49 - Khaki
XF-51 - Khaki Drab
XF-56 - Metallic Grey
XF-58 - Olive Green
XF-61 - Dark Green
XF-62 - Olive Drab