A-10 A-10C Thunderbolt II Warthog USAF 1/48 and 50 similar items

THIS IS NOT A TOY. This is a model kit that requires assembly, (optional) painting and application of decals. No glue or paints are included with the model. The color of the plastic parts is gray. Water decals are included for two options: - 23rd TFW, England AFB, USAF, 1990 - 906th TFG, 23rd TFW USAF, 1991 Assembly and painting guide in English is included. Assembled model dimensions: - Length: 13.25" - Wingspan: 14.25" Recommended for 15 years and older. We ship in boxes, never in envelopes. The box and model will be in new condition and parts will be sealed. The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, also widely known by the nickname Warthog, is a single-seat, twin-turbofan, straight-wing, subsonic attack aircraft developed by Fairchild Republic for the United States Air Force (USAF). In service since 1977, it is named after the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt strike-fighter of World War II, but is commonly referred to as the "Warthog". The A-10 was designed to provide close air support (CAS) to ground troops by attacking enemy armored vehicles, tanks, and other ground forces; it is the only production-built aircraft designed solely for CAS to have served with the U.S. Air Force. Its secondary missions include combat search and rescue, and to direct other aircraft in attacks on ground targets, a role called forward air controller (FAC)-airborne; aircraft used primarily in this role are designated OA-10. It also performs reconnaissance, air interdiction, and maritime surface warfare missions.