A-10 Shark Grin Warthog - Mil-Blox

Bring the unmistakable power of the A-10 Warthog to your military aviation collection! Designed to fly low, remain over the battlefield and protect troops on the ground, the A-10 Thunderbolt II earned its reputation through rugged construction, devastating firepower and the distinctive roar of its 30mm cannon.

This Mil-Blox model captures the Warthog’s aggressive appearance with shark-mouth nose art, twin high-mounted engines and a customizable underwing weapons loadout. Position it on the included display stand with its Pilot Mil-Fig in the cockpit and prepare for the next close-air-support mission.

Features

• Bold shark-mouth nose art

• Detailed nose-mounted cannon

• Opening cockpit canopy

• Customizable underwing weapons loadout

• Multiple missiles, bombs and rocket pods

• Twin high-mounted turbofan engines

• Straight-wing attack-aircraft configuration

• Twin vertical tail fins

• Positionable wing control surfaces

• Detailed landing gear

• Gray military color scheme with yellow accent markings

• Aircraft display stand

Specifications

• Block Count: 701

• Mil-Figs Included: 1 Pilot Mil-Fig

History

Development

The A-10 Thunderbolt II was developed through the U.S. Air Force’s A-X program to provide a dedicated aircraft for close air support. Fairchild Republic designed the aircraft to operate at low altitude, remain near the battlefield for extended periods and survive damage from enemy ground fire.

The YA-10 prototype first flew in 1972, and the Air Force accepted its first production A-10A in 1976. Officially named Thunderbolt II in honor of the WWII-era P-47 Thunderbolt, the aircraft became better known by its unofficial nickname: the Warthog.

Operational Role

The A-10 was created to protect friendly ground forces by attacking tanks, armored vehicles, artillery positions and other battlefield threats. Its primary weapon is the seven-barrel GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm cannon, supported by missiles, rockets and bombs carried beneath its wings.

Its ability to maneuver at low altitude and remain near troops for extended periods allows A-10 pilots to locate targets and respond directly to requests for assistance. The aircraft has also performed forward-air-control and combat-search-and-rescue support missions.

Historical Significance

The A-10 demonstrated its combat effectiveness during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, attacking armored forces, artillery and other ground targets. It later supported military operations in the Balkans, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Its armored cockpit, redundant flight systems and widely separated engines were designed to help the aircraft withstand battle damage and return its pilot safely. Combined with its unmistakable profile, aggressive nose art and powerful cannon, these qualities made the Warthog one of the most recognizable and respected aircraft in modern military aviation.

Load the pylons, bring the cannon to bear and add the hard-hitting A-10 Warthog to your Mil-Blox aviation collection.