Hobby Master A-10 Thunderbolt Spangdahlem HA1307 A-10A

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Hobby Master A-10A Thunderbolt II, 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem, Germany diecast model aircraft HA1307 1/72 The A-10 was the first USAF aircraft designed specifically for "Close Air Support" (CAS). It can be described as the outcome of the experience gained in the Vietnam War and the threats of the Soviet Union armor forces during the Cold War era. The first A-10A "Thunderbolt II" was delivered October 1975 and deployment in March 1976.The A-10's pilot is protected by titanium armor around his seat and the canopy is a large bubble canopy which provides all-round vision. The aircraft is designed with dual engines and the self-sealing fuel cells are protected by internal and external foam. Extra titanium is used to protect some flight control system parts of the aircraft. All of these features help insure the plane and pilot's safety against enemy fire.Though the A-10 may be slow compared to other modern military aircraft, it is extremely maneuverable and has proven itself as a deadly machine. Its main weapon, the GAU-8A gun, can fire 30mm shells made of uranium at a rate of 4,000 rounds per minute which is sufficient to destroy most armored targets.In the end of 1992 the USAFE moved its A-10A Thunderbolt II tank-killers from Great Britain to Germany. T the 81.FS "Panthers" is based at Spangdahlem AB together with F-16CJ Vipers forming read more

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