Academy 1/72 A-10A Operation Iraqi Freedom

Academy byggesett i plast av det amerikanske militærflyet A-10A Operation Iraqi Freedom i skala 1/72. 

Informasjon fra Academy:
With a nickname “Warthog”, it´s quite clear the Fairchild A-10 is not a pretty aircraft! However, beauty was not a part of the concept behind this formidable attack plane. Mounted in its nose is one of the deadliest weapons ever to cruise the skies. Called the GAU-8/A Avenger, it is a 30mm cannon capable of firing up to 70 rounds of the heavy ammunition per second.! With a muzzle velocity of ¾ mile in one second, the shell is intended to penetrate even the strongest tank hull. The A-10, officially called the Thunderbolt II, was actually designed around the big cannon. The strange looking shape of the A-10 was a result of trying to provide as much protection for the pilot as possible. For example, the twin turbofan engines are mounted between the wingds and stabilizers to protect them from debris and to shield the infrared signature of the exhaust from heat-sensing missiles. The pilot rides in an armored “bucket” and the plane is designed to return to base even though seriously damaged. Another means of survivability is the great maneuverability of the A-10.

Farger anbefalt av Academy:
Flat Black
Dark Gull Gray
White
Clear Red
Clear Blue
Gun Metal
Olive Drab
Light Ghost Gray
Dark Ghost Gray
Gunship Gray

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