Matchbox 1/72 Fairchild A-10A (PK-121)

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II — universally known as the Warthog — was designed around its weapon: the GAU-8/A Avenger, a seven-barrel 30mm rotary cannon capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute and generating enough recoil force to slow the aircraft. Built for close air support of ground forces against Soviet armour in a European war, the A-10 was slow, ugly, and extraordinarily survivable — with redundant systems, titanium armoured cockpit, and engines positioned high on the rear fuselage to minimise ground fire vulnerability. It proved its worth emphatically in the Gulf War of 1991, destroying more Iraqi armour than any other aircraft type, and has remained in front-line service ever since against every expectation of its early retirement.

Built to kill tanks, loved by ground troops — the Warthog that refused to die.

This is a vintage model kit. Box is still factory sealed — see photos. Kit appears complete, but please look at the photos carefully. Instructions and decals are present.