Die-Cast Aircraft

	1:144 B2 Spirit Bomber Code: DCAB2 Weight: 4.00 Price: $30.00 1 available for immediate delivery Quantity in Basket: none
Awesome diecast model of the awe inspiring B2 Spirit or “Stealth Bomber”. This 1:144 scale model has a wingspan of approx. 14” and can be displayed standing on it landing gear or included stand for a “just taking off” attitude. One bomb bay is displayed open showcasing its payload. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering conventional and nuclear munitions. Its low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the unique ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses and threaten its most valued, and heavily defended, targets. The blending of low-observable technologies with high aerodynamic efficiency and large payload gives the B-2 important advantages over existing bombers. Its unrefueled range is approximately 6,000 nautical miles (9,600 kilometers). The B-2's low observability comes from a combination of reduced infrared, acoustic, electromagnetic, visual and radar signatures. These reduced signatures make it difficult for sophisticated defensive systems to detect, track and engage the B-2. Many aspects of the low-observability process remain classified; however, the B-2's composite materials, special coatings and flying-wing design all contribute to its "stealthiness.“ The B-2 has a crew of two pilots, an aircraft commander in the left seat and mission commander in the right an additional pilot often accompanies long duration missions to provide an opportunity for a pilot to rest. The B-2 delivers gravity nuclear and conventional weapons, including precision-guided standoff weapons. The B-2 is also capable of delivering the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile. B-2s, in a conventional role, staging from Whiteman AFB, MO; Diego Garcia; and Guam can cover the entire world with just one refueling and have conducted missions in support of the Global War on Terror.
	1:130 USAF C130 Model (plastic) Code: DVC130 Weight: 2.00 Price: $15.00 1 available for immediate delivery Quantity in Basket: none
Even though this is a plastic model its a GREAT piece! With approximately an 8" wingspan tampo printed markings and satisfactory detail, this is a great model for some general decor and at a price that even the kids can play with. This model snaps together in three minutes.
	1:48 A10 Thunderbolt II Code: DCAA10 Weight: 9.00 Price: $105.00 1 available for immediate delivery Quantity in Basket: none
Hefty diecast model of the legendary A10. Approx 13” x 14”, this is an impressive model. It wears the livery of the 103rd FW, 118th FS CT ANG, "Black Lightning", Bradley ANGB, CT, 2003. Named after its close air support brethren, the P47 Thunderbolt, the A10 is destined for the same legendary status. The A-10 is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support and because of its ungainly appearance is widely referred to as the Warthog or Hog. Simple, effective and a survivable twin-engine jet aircraft, reliability and maintainability were major design considerations. The Air Force requirements documents emphasized payload, low altitude flying capability, range and loiter capability, low speed maneuverability and weapons delivery accuracy. The aircraft is capable of worldwide deployment and operation from austere bases with minimal support equipment. Specific survivability features include titanium armor plated cockpit, redundant flight control system separated by fuel tanks, manual reversion mode for flight controls, self-sealing foam filled fuel tanks, ballistic foam void fillers, and a redundant primary structure providing “get home” capability after being hit. The aircraft can survive direct hits from armor-piercing and high-explosive projectiles up to 23mm. The redundant hydraulic flight-control systems are backed up by manual systems. This permits pilots to fly and land when hydraulic power is lost. The General Electric Aircraft Armament Subsystem A/A49E-6 (30 millimeter Gun System) is located in the forward nose section of the fuselage. The gun system consists of the 30mm Gatling gun mechanism, double-ended linkless ammunition feed, storage assembly and hydraulic drive system. The Thunderbolt II's 30mm GAU-8/A Gatling gun can fire 3,900 rounds a minute and can defeat an array of ground targets to include tanks. It can carry AGM-65 Maverick, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and dumb bombs The A-10 has two General Electric TF-34-100/A turbo-fan engines, each with a sea level static thrust rating of approximately 9000 pounds. The weapons delivery systems include head-up displays that indicate airspeed, altitude and dive angle on the windscreen, a low altitude safety and targeting enhancement system (LASTE) which provides constantly computing impact point freefall ordnance delivery; and Pave Penny laser-tracking pods under the fuselage. The aircraft also have armament control panels, and infrared and electronic countermeasures to handle surface-to-air-missile threats. The first production A-10A was delivered to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., in October 1975. In the Gulf War, A-10s, with a mission capable rate of 95.7 percent, flew 8,100 sorties and launched 90 percent of the AGM-65 Maverick missiles.