- Air Power Series
- Realistic collectible model
- Diecast & plastic parts.
- Opening canopy
- Stand included.
- Measures approximately: 9.25” L x 6.25” Wingspan
- Box dimensions: 10.2” x 10.2” x 3.4”
- Display model, recommended adult hobbyists and collectors.
The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet is a supersonic twin engine all-weather night fighter and attack aircraft. The F/A-18s first flew in November 1978 and the first production flight on April 12, 1980. The first 380 aircraft were F/A-18As and in September 1987 production switched to the F/A-18C. Variants A and C are single-seat aircraft while B and D are tandem seats. The Hornet can operate from either aircraft carriers or land bases with the capability of in flight refueling. A total of 1,480 A-D variants were built.
Three F/A-18 Hornets were acquired from the USN by NASA between 1984 and 1991 of which 1 was a two-seater, NA852. One of the single-seats was F/A-18A Hornet 161703 c/n 48/A037 that was delivered to the USN and was flown by the Pacific Missile Test Center (PMTC-60) located at Point Mugu. When it transferred to NASA it was registered as N850NA. The single-seat F/A-18 acted as a chase plane along with the camera equipped N852NA but NA850 was only used for an extra pair of eyes.
This Hobby Master model is a replica of F/A-18A Hornet NA850 used by NASA. Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards AFB, CA 2005
As with most Hobby Master models this F/A-18A features engraved panel lines, antennas, surface details an opening canopy, a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details), weapons complement, pilot figure, optional-position landing gear, authentic squadron markings, and a display stand.
Specifications :
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Role:
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Fighter/Attack
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Manufactured:
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1980 to 1987
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Numbers Produced:
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A – 371
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B – 40
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Crew:
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A – 1
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B – 2
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Dimensions
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Length:
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56 ft 0 in (17.07 m)
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Wingspan:
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40 ft 8 in (12.4 m)
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Folded:
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27 ft 6 in (8.38 m)
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Height:
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15 ft 4 in (4.66 m)
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Weight:
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Empty:
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28,000 lbs (12,700 kg)
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Gross:
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38,000 lbs (17,240 kg)
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Maximum Take off:
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56,000 lb (25,400 kg)
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Performance
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Engines:
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2 X GE F404-GE turbofans producing 10,600 lb.s.t. dry & 15,800 lb.s.t with afterburning per engine
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Fuel:
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Internal:
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1,670 U.S. gal (6,322 l)
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External:
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As many as 3 X 330 U.S. gal (1,249 l) drop tanks
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Maximum Fuel:
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2,660 U.S. gal (10,070 l)
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Maximum Speed:
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Mach 1.8 1,190 mph (1,915 km/h) @ 35,000 ft (10,670 m)
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Landing Speed:
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150 mph (241.4 km/h)
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Combat Ceiling:
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50,000 ft (15,240 m)
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Maximum Range:
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2,875 miles (4,627 km)
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Armament:
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1 X 20 mm M61A1 cannon in nose Plus
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Hard Points:
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4 X under-wing
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2 X fuselage corner stations
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1 X center-line
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2 X wing-tip
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To carry AIM-9 Sidewinder Missiles Or
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AIM-7 Sparrow Missiles Plus
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Up to 3 external fuel tanks and other assorted ordnance
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