A-10A Thunderbolt II Flipper Die-Cast Model

Painted in an experimental camouflage for Operation Desert Storm.

Assigned to the 47th Tactical Fighter Squadron, this A-10 Warthog was homed from Barksdale Air Force Base during the 1980s. Painted in an experimental camouflage intended for Operation Desert Storm of 1990, aircraft 76-0530 features three shades of gray color, known as the “Flipper” scheme. Remaining in Air Force Reserve during the eventual conflict, “Flipper” is now on display at Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, Missouri. 

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details
• Deployed or retracted landing gear
• Open or closed canopy with pilot figurine
• Optional press-fit weaponry
• Display stand included
• Measures 8.75”l with a 9.75” wingspan at 1:72 scale
• Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
First delivered in 1975, the affectionately named “Warthog” was iconically shaped with two external General Electric TF-34 turbojet engines at the rear. Designed to carry an incredible amount of ordinance, it features excellent wing loading and maintains a high power-to-weight ratio. Across 14 underwing weapons pylons, 16,000 lbs. can be carried, including anti-tank guided missiles, guided bombs, and air-to-air missiles. Combined with thermal imaging or night-vision targeting pods, the Thunderbolt II is capable of low-light attacks from long range. Deploying the feared GAU-8 Avenger 30mm cannon, A-10s have since become one of the most enduring ground attack aircraft in the United States Air Force's arsenal.