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| AMX 30th Anniversary |
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| Manufacturer |
KINETIC |
| Item No |
KI-K48166 |
| Scale |
1/48 |
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Product Description
The AMX (Italian-Brazilian light fighter/attack aircraft, also used for ground-attack and reconnaissance roles) was developed as a joint Italy-Brazil program and began deliveries around the late 1980s, with the Italian service history leading into the "30 years" anniversary commonly marked in 2019.
Key Visual Elements
Tactical grey base: The aircraft retained its standard two-tone grey tactical scheme (FS 36320/36375) rather than a full special color wrap, ensuring it remained operationally viable.
Tail art: The vertical stabilizer carried a prominent "30" numeral in bold styling, often integrated with the Italian tricolor (green, white, and red) flowing vertically or as a stripe behind the number.
Anniversary markings: The text "30 ANNI" or "30 anni di AMX" appeared on the fuselage sides or intake trunks, sometimes accompanied by the dates "1989-2019" referencing the service entry timeline.
Unit insignia: The scheme incorporated the 51° Stormo (Wing) badge from Istrana Air Base (the primary AMX unit) alongside the "Ghibli" name-the AMX's official nickname in Italian service.
Stylized graphics: Some interpretations included a stylized Ghibli (desert wind) motif or fighter-silhouette artwork trailing the anniversary numbers on the tail.
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