HA1340 | Hobby Master Military 1:72 | Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II Warthog USAF, "Flipper" AF76-0530, 47th TFS, 1990 (w/12 x Mk.82, 2 x GBU-10, 6 x AGM-65, 2 x AIM-9)

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, also known as the “Warthog”, entered U.S. Air Force service in 1977 as a dedicated close air support (CAS) aircraft. Designed around the GAU-8 Avenger 30mm cannon, it excels at destroying tanks, armored vehicles, and ground targets, while its rugged airframe and redundant systems allow it to survive light ground fire. The A-10 has seen extensive combat in Operation Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and other conflicts, proving invaluable for supporting ground forces.