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Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
HA1305
A-10A, 81st TFW, 511th TFS, "The Vultures"
Bentwaters AFB, England

THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES NOT
THE RETAIL VERSION

Die-cast metal.
Superb detailing in 1/72
scale.
Pre-painted using pads (Tampo)
applied markings.
Fully assembled.
Weapons that are not permanently attached.
Extra empty pylons are provided for those that don't want
to use the weapons, these will fill the empty space in the
wings.
Display stand included.
Option to display model
with wheels up or down.
Minimum use of plastic.
Very collectable

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.

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.

Crew: One

Main role: A-10 - close air support, OA-10 -
airborne forward air control

Manufacturer: Fairchild Republic Co.

Power Plants: Two General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofans
Thrust: 9,065 pounds per engine

Length: 16.16 meters   (53 ft 4 ins)
Height: 4.42 meters     (14 ft 8 ins)
Wingspan: 17.42 meters    (57 ft   6 ins)

Speed: 420 miles per hour (Mach 0.56)

Ceiling: 13,636 meters    (45,000 ft)

Maximum Takeoff Weight: 22,950 kg.    (51,000 lbs.)

Range: 800 miles (695 nautical miles)

Armament: One 30 mm GAU-8/A seven-barrel Gatling gun; maximum 7,200 kg
(16,000lbs.) of mixed ordnance on eight under-wing and three under-fuselage pylon
stations, including 225 kg (500 lbs.) Mk-82 and 900 kg (2,000 lbs.) Mk-84 series low/high
drag bombs, incendiary cluster bombs, combined effects munitions, mine dispensing
munitions, AGM-65 Maverick missiles and laser-guided/electro-optically guided bombs;
infrared countermeasure flares; electronic countermeasure chaff; jammer pods; 6.99 cm
(2.75 in.) rockets; illumination flares and AIM-9 Sidewinder

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