Hobby Master 1/72 HA1344 A-10C "Operation Epic Fury" 78-0614, 23 OSS, March 2026

Limited Edition of only 600 models Worldwide

In March 2026, U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthogs deployed for Operation Epic Fury, conducting maritime interdiction in the Strait of Hormuz and close air support in Iraq. Flying low and slow, A-10s targeted IRGC fast-attack boats and militia forces with precision. Armed with the GAU-8/A Avenger, AGM-65 Mavericks, APKWS rockets, and GBU-39 SDBs, they excelled against small, mobile threats. Their endurance and accuracy made them highly effective in the littoral fight, reinforcing the Warthog's continued relevance in modern combat operations.

Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II

Designed to counter criticism that the US Air Force wasn't serious enough about close air support, the A-10 Thunderbolt II was first flown on May 10, 1972. The Thunderbolt II is a single-seat attack aircraft used to protect ground forces from tanks, armored vehicles and other ground targets. Nicknamed "Warthog," the A-10 is highly maneuverable at low speeds and low altitude and is capable of short take-offs and landings. It is designed for easy maintenance-many of its parts are interchangeable between the right and left side and it can operate from bases with limited facilities. The A-10 is expected to remain in service until 2028 or beyond.