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Hobby Master HA1315 A-10A Thunderbolt II "Ragin Cajuns"
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Hobby Master HA1315 A-10A Thunderbolt II "Ragin Cajuns" Scale Aircraft Model
Hobby Master HA1315 A-10A Thunderbolt II "Ragin Cajuns" 926th Fighter Wing AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND (AFRC) New Orleans, Louisiana Operation Enduring Freedom, Bagram, Afghanistan.
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 its payload. 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.
In June 1982 the 926th TFG converted to the A-10 Thunderbolt II. In 1990 and 1991 they participated in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. In 1992 the group was re-designated the 926th FG and converted to F-16’s only to re-designated 926th FW in October 1994. In 1995 the 926th FW began conversion to the A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II which was completed in September 1997. After September 11, 2001 the 926th deployed to Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in early 2002.
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 its payload. 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.
In June 1982 the 926th TFG converted to the A-10 Thunderbolt II. In 1990 and 1991 they participated in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. In 1992 the group was re-designated the 926th FG and converted to F-16’s only to re-designated 926th FW in October 1994. In 1995 the 926th FW began conversion to the A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II which was completed in September 1997. After September 11, 2001 the 926th deployed to Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in early 2002.
- Item Number: 3080
Additional Information
✈ Scale: 1:72
✈ Class: A-10 Thunderbolt II
✈ Airline/operator: U.S. Air Force
✈ Manufacturer: Hobby Master
✈ Length (aprox): 8.89 inches
✈ Wingspan (aprox): 9.58 inches
✈ Material: Metal
✈ Stand Included
Hobby Master HA1315 A-10A Thunderbolt II "Ragin Cajuns"
$149.99