| Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series (Jet Powered) HA1305 - A-10A, 81st TFW, 511th TFS, "The Vultures" Bentwaters AFB, England |
| THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES THE RETAIL VERSION WILL BE MORE REFINED |
Die-cast metal.
Superb detailing in 1/72
scale.
Pre-painted with pad
applied markings.
Fully assembled.
Weapons that are not
permanently attached.
Extra empty pylons are
provided for those that
don't want to use the
weapons, these will fill
the empty space in the
wings.
Display stand included.
Option to display model
with wheels up or down.
Minimum use of plastic.
Very collectable
Superb detailing in 1/72
scale.
Pre-painted with pad
applied markings.
Fully assembled.
Weapons that are not
permanently attached.
Extra empty pylons are
provided for those that
don't want to use the
weapons, these will fill
the empty space in the
wings.
Display stand included.
Option to display model
with wheels up or down.
Minimum use of plastic.
Very collectable
The 511th TFS activated January 1, 1980 at RAF Bentwaters to the 81st TFW. Their nickname was “ The Vultures ”
and received their A-10’s on the same date. They remained at Bentwaters until mid 1988 then relocated to the 10th
TFW at RAF Alconbury. The 511th was the only USAFE squadron to deploy with the 354th TFW for Operations
Desert Shield/Desert Storm from December 1990 to June 1991. While there the 511th flew at least 1700 sorties. After
June the 511th aircraft were sent to ANG units and to AMARC storage.
and received their A-10’s on the same date. They remained at Bentwaters until mid 1988 then relocated to the 10th
TFW at RAF Alconbury. The 511th was the only USAFE squadron to deploy with the 354th TFW for Operations
Desert Shield/Desert Storm from December 1990 to June 1991. While there the 511th flew at least 1700 sorties. After
June the 511th aircraft were sent to ANG units and to AMARC storage.
Background history for the A-10A
October 1975 saw delivery of the first USAF A-10A and deployment in March 1976. Built specifically for close ground
support the pilot is protected by titanium armor while being covered by a bubble canopy giving a commanding view.
The Warthog has everything needed to survive, dual engines; self-sealing fuel cells; redundant flight control systems
protected by titanium armor; a 30 mm seven-barrel Gatling gun; a wide array of bombs and missiles. This plane
packs a heavy punch and can stay on scene a long time to deliver.
In the Gulf War, A-10s had a mission capable rate of 95.7 percent, flew 8,100 sorties and launched 90 percent of the
AGM-65 Maverick missiles and were vital assets during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Noble Anvil.
October 1975 saw delivery of the first USAF A-10A and deployment in March 1976. Built specifically for close ground
support the pilot is protected by titanium armor while being covered by a bubble canopy giving a commanding view.
The Warthog has everything needed to survive, dual engines; self-sealing fuel cells; redundant flight control systems
protected by titanium armor; a 30 mm seven-barrel Gatling gun; a wide array of bombs and missiles. This plane
packs a heavy punch and can stay on scene a long time to deliver.
In the Gulf War, A-10s had a mission capable rate of 95.7 percent, flew 8,100 sorties and launched 90 percent of the
AGM-65 Maverick missiles and were vital assets during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Noble Anvil.
| Specifications: Crew: One Main role: A-10 - close air support, OA-10 - airborne forward air control Manufacturer: Fairchild Republic Co. Power Plants: Two General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofans Thrust: 9,065 pounds per engine Length: 16.16 meters (53 ft 4 ins) Height: 4.42 meters (14 ft 8 ins) Wingspan: 17.42 meters (57 ft 6 ins) Speed: 420 miles per hour (Mach 0.56) Ceiling: 13,636 meters (45,000 ft) Maximum Takeoff Weight: 22,950 kg. (51,000 lbs.) Range: 800 miles (695 nautical miles) Armament: One 30 mm GAU-8/A seven-barrel Gatling gun; maximum 7,200 kg (16,000lbs.) of mixed ordnance on eight under-wing and three under-fuselage pylon stations, including 225 kg (500 lbs.) Mk-82 and 900 kg (2,000 lbs.) Mk-84 series low/high drag bombs, incendiary cluster bombs, combined effects munitions, mine dispensing munitions, AGM-65 Maverick missiles and laser-guided/electro-optically guided bombs; infrared countermeasure flares; electronic countermeasure chaff; jammer pods; 6.99 cm (2.75 in.) rockets; illumination flares and AIM-9 Sidewinder |
