Revell Snap Tite Plastic Model Kit-a-10 Warthog Desktop 1:72

Revell skill level: 1

Recommended age: 8+

Scale: 1:25

Number of parts: 30

Length:  8.75 in

Wingspan:  9.625 in

Kit Features:

• Seated pilot figure
• Desk top display stand included
• Peel ‘n Stick decals with custom shark nose and lightning bolts as well as military markings
• Molded in light gray, black, and clear

The Thunderbolt II carries the official name of one on the most famous fighters in history, but its official name of “Warthog” is a more apt description. The A-10’s “Thunder” comes from it’s powerful GAU-8/A 30 mm nose cannon. Although the shape of the A-10 borders on the grotesque, it’s actually the result of some careful engineering. The pilot sits in the extreme nose of the airplane for visibility. He is protected from ground fire by an armored titanium “bucket”. The twin 9,055 lb. thrust General Electric TF-34 turbofan engines are separated from the fuselage to reduce the possibility of damage to both engines from one hit. Even when the landing gear is retracted, a portion of the main tires extend