Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) 1:48 Scale Model Kit By Revell

Plastic Model Kit, Assembly & Paint Required Skill Level 4 (estimate 5+ hours to assemble) 165 Pieces molded in light gray and clear Dimensions: Approximate Length 13” x Wingspan 14-5/8” Box Dimensions:  17" L x 11.5" W x 2.5" H Recommend for 12 years and above. The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin turbofan engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic for the United States Air Force (USAF). Commonly referred to by the nicknames "Warthog" or "Hog", its official name comes from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a World War II fighter-bomber effective at attacking ground targets. The A-10 was designed for close air support (CAS) of friendly ground troops, attacking armored vehicles and tanks, and providing quick-action support against enemy ground forces.  The Thunderbolt first flew on May 10th 1972 and entered service with the United States Air Force in October 0f 1977 and continues in service.  A total of 716 were produced during a