Fairchild Republic YA-10B Thunderbolt II JA 37

Fairchild Republic YA-10B Thunderbolt II JA 37The A 10 Thunderbolt II is a single seat, twin engine jet aircraft designed to provide close air support (CAS) of ground forces by attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets. As a secondary mission, it provides airborne forward air control, guiding other aircraft against ground targets. It is the first US Air Force aircraft designed exclusively for CAS. Night Adverse Weather A 10 : Two seat experimental prototype, for night and

you would not expect a rugged and hard-working utility vehicle to attract the admiration of the motoring world

IXc in 1/72 scale

with a tonnage of 50 to 60 tons

it was equipped with a 1100 horsepower BW (Burmeister and Wain) diesel engine

Forming the backbone of the modern Royal Air Force

Decals with 5 colour schemes

‘German motorcycle

on her maiden voyage and headed to Cherbourg

the offensive firepower of the jets could be further enhanced by the addition of R4M ‘Orkan’ (Hurricane) rocket packs under each wing

the inherent strength proved crucial when the aircraft was thrust into combat

it proved a highly popular bike

Front grill has been reproduced with nylon mesh