ACADEMY 12348 1/48 A-10C Thunderbolt II Flying Tigers

Model Kit

Developed from the A-10A, the A-10C has various technological updates, including (2) F-16-style 5.5-inch color display screens and an advanced map screen. The aircraft retains the A-10s formidable capabilities as a CAS aircraft and tank destroyer, creating a cohesive marriage between the old and the new. Go Ugly Early has been the A-10s motto and has seen combat service in Afghanistan and Iraq. This assembled model in 1/48 scale is 32.4cm long and 9.6cm tall.

FEATURES:

• Plastic and transparent parts to assemble A-10C
• Arsenal of Air-Air Weapons
• Waterslide decals
• Three finishing options:
  • A-10Cs of 75th EFS/455th AEW, Bagram AB, Afghanistan, 2014
  • A-10C 78-0597, 75th FS “Tigar Sharks” in heritage painting honoring 23rd FG “Flying Tigers”, 2017
  • A-10Cs of 25h FS “Assam Draggins”, 51st FW, Osan Airbase, South Korea, 2021/2
• Interior and cockpit
• Landing gear and compartment
• Engraved panel lines and rivets
• Ailerons opened or closed