{"product_id":"71139-academy-12348-a-10c-thunderbolt-ii-75th-fs-flying-tigers-148","title":"Academy 12348 A-10C Thunderbolt II 75th FS Flying Tigers 1\/48","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAcademy 12348 A-10C Thunderbolt II 75th FS Flying Tigers 1\/48\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 12348 A-10C Thunderbolt II 75th FS Flying Tigers 1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e is an advanced \u003cb\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/b\u003e in the popular 1\/48 scale, designed for connoisseurs of modern combat machines and all fans of military aviation. The model depicts the American A-10C attack aircraft, iconic for the US Air Force, used mainly as close air support. The kit represents an aircraft of the famous \"Flying Tigers\" – the 75th Fighter Squadron, one of the most recognizable units of the US Air Force.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eHistorical background and usage\u003c\/b\u003e: The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly known as the \"Warthog\", has been in service since the 1970s and has become a symbol of relentless infantry support. Designed for survivability on the battlefield, the A-10 was widely used during the Second Gulf War – Operation Desert Storm (1991), Operation Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. The C version, depicted in this model, is a modernized variant with advanced avionics and electronic warfare systems, intensively operated in Afghanistan and Iraq up to present times.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eModel scale: \u003cb\u003e1\/48\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCountry of use: \u003cb\u003eUnited States of America\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePeriod of use: \u003cb\u003eCold War, modern times (from the 1970s to today)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality grey \u003cb\u003eplastic (styrene)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCategory: \u003cb\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eKit includes sprues with parts and clear cockpit elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMarking options: \u003cb\u003e11 aircraft\u003c\/b\u003e from different USAF units\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRichly equipped set with armament: GBU-12, GBU-38\/54, AAQ-28 pods, CEL-9M, ALQ-184 and others\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetailed cockpit\u003c\/b\u003e, ejection seat, optional landing gear configuration and weapon loadouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGlue and paints not included – required separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eUnique model design\u003c\/b\u003e: Academy has implemented an innovative one-piece hollow rear fuselage and one-piece engine nacelles, which minimizes the risk of assembly mistakes and ensures excellent parts fit. The model will appeal both to experienced modelers and advanced aviation enthusiasts thanks to its exceptional details, selectable configuration (open\/closed cockpit, airbrakes), and a wide variety of marking options.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 12348 A-10C\u003c\/strong\u003e model is recommended for intermediate and experienced modelers (difficulty level: \u003cb\u003e4\/5\u003c\/b\u003e). It is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of modern military aviation, making a great addition to modern conflict dioramas and club displays.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54751197135182,"sku":"ACAD-12348","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/b5b38bdcaa2cc907a801d21a3cbf2f12.jpg?v=1756100873","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/de\/products\/71139-academy-12348-a-10c-thunderbolt-ii-75th-fs-flying-tigers-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}