A-10A Thunderbolt II 80-0186 23rd TFW King Fahd Intl. Airport Feb 1991 in 1:72 scale
This is the A-10A Thunderbolt II 80-0186 23rd TFW King Fahd Intl. Airport Feb 1991 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The A-10A Thunderbolt II 80-0186, flown by the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing from King Fahd International Airport during Operation Desert Storm in February 1991, stood out for its unmatched close air support capabilities at a time when precision ground attack was critical. Nicknamed the “Warthog,” this aircraft combined a titanium-armored cockpit with the fearsome GAU-8/A Avenger cannon, enabling it to destroy tanks and armored columns with surgical efficiency. What made 80-0186 particularly distinctive was its participation in intense combat sorties that highlighted the A-10’s ability to loiter over the battlefield and absorb damage that would down most other aircraft—solidifying its reputation as the most rugged and reliable tank-killer of the Gulf War.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
The A-10A Thunderbolt II 80-0186, flown by the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing from King Fahd International Airport during Operation Desert Storm in February 1991, stood out for its unmatched close air support capabilities at a time when precision ground attack was critical. Nicknamed the “Warthog,” this aircraft combined a titanium-armored cockpit with the fearsome GAU-8/A Avenger cannon, enabling it to destroy tanks and armored columns with surgical efficiency. What made 80-0186 particularly distinctive was its participation in intense combat sorties that highlighted the A-10’s ability to loiter over the battlefield and absorb damage that would down most other aircraft—solidifying its reputation as the most rugged and reliable tank-killer of the Gulf War.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
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