Specially designed for close air support, the Warthog entered service in 1975. Literally built around the 30mm GAU-8 Gatling cannon, the A-10 is also capable of carrying a huge payload of weapons under its wings and under the fuselage, including AGM-65 Maverick missiles. The A-10 is a highly resilient aircraft that features redundant hydraulic systems supported by manual systems. It can withstand direct hits from armor-piercing rounds unscathed. It flew 8,100 sorties during Operation Desert Storm, was involved in operations in Afghanistan and was a key weapon system on the battlefield during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Features detailed interior with seated pilot figure and boarding ladder, ECM Capsule, Cluster Bombs, Napalm Tanks, Maverick Missiles and External Load Station Drop Tank, Decals included for "LET'S ROLL", the 355 Wing/12AF West Coast A-10 Demo Team, 2003, "NORRIS THE PLAYHOG" 104 TFS Maryland ANG, Sentry Independence, Volk Field Wisconsin, 1989.