A-10 was the first USAF aircraft designed specifically for "Close Air Support" (CAS). It can be described as the outcome of the experience gained in the Vietnam War and the threats of the Soviet Union armor forces during the Cold War era.
The first A-10A “Thunderbolt II” was delivered October 1975 and deployment in March 1976.
A-10\'s pilot is protected by titanium armor around his seat and the canopy is a large bubble canopy which provides all-round vision. The aircraft is designed with dual engines and the self-sealing fuel cells are protected by internal and external foam.
Extra titanium is used to protect some flight control system parts of the aircraft.
All these insure the plane and pilot\'s safety from enemy fires.
Though the A-10 may be slow compared to other aircraft, it is extremely maneuverable and has proven itself as a deadly machine. Its main weapon, the GAU-8A gun, can fire 30mm shells made of uranium at a rate of 4,000 rounds a minute which is sufficient to destroy most armored targets.
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.
Category: Die-cast Models
Manufacturer: HobbyMaster Scale: 1:72 Date Added / Modified: Wednesday 15 July 2009
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