Tamiya's 1/48 military miniature series model kits are highly detailed, exciting to put together and great to look at!

The need for close air support on small pinpoint targets was recognised early during the Vietnam conflict. Following an experimental development program begun in the early 1970s, the Fairchild Republic Industries A-10 Thunderbolt II was selected for production. Known affectionately as the "Wart Hog" by its pilots, it is a large single-seat aircraft identified by a pair of TF-34-100A high bypass fan jet engines mounted high near the rear of the twin-tailed fuselage. The A-10 has been around since 1972 and has again proven its worth during the Gulf War.

• Performance characteristics: operation on unimproved short fields, both high and low airspeed manoeuvrability, easy maintenance, long loiter times and range, excellent pilot protection, and capacity for large mixed weapons loads
• Internal armament is the GAU-8/A 30mm Gatling cannon capable of 2,100 or 4,200 rounds per minute
• Carries 1,350 rounds of ammunition
• Equipped with a fire control head-up display, CRT TV monitor, and laser spot seeker
• Diversified armament panel that can facilitate any operational need

• Plastic-safe paint
• Modelling glue
• Tweezers
• Scissors
• Modelling knife
• Modelling files