- Air Power Series
- Highly detailed realistic collectible model
- Diecast & plastic parts, pad printed markings.
- Pilot figures, full weapons compliment
- Display stand included. Interchangeable landing gear
- Measures approximately: 10” L x 7.5” Wingspan
- Box dimensions: 10.6” L x 10.75” W x 3.25” D
- Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above
The McDonnell Douglas Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet is a twin-engine multi-role carrier-based aircraft. The “E” variant is single-seater while the “F” variant is a tandem-seat configuration. The “E” is a much larger, more advanced, and more capable variant of the F/A-18C. The Super variant can carry a larger array of weapons as well as more of them and can return to the carrier while still carrying unspent munitions, a big savings in dollars. The first F/A-18E flight was in 1995 and began delivery to the USN in 1999.
VF-102 was established on July 1, 1955 in Jacksonville, Florida equipped with the F2H Banshee and then the F4D-1 Skyray followed by the F-4 Phantom II and the F-14A. After Jacksonville their home bases have been NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, Virginia, NAS Lemoore, California where they were renamed VFA-102 training to use the new F/A-18F. Finally in 2003 the Diamondbacks moved to Atsugi, Japan. In 2005 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the squadron F/A-18F 165882 received an eye-catching paint scheme of red and white with a Diamondback snake on the tail.
This Hobby Master model is replica of Boeing F/A-18F “NF102” Bureau Number 165882 of Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA-102) based at NAF Atsugi, Japan, Squadron 50th Anniversary 2005
As with most Hobby Master models this F/A-18F features engraved panel lines, antennas, surface details an opening canopy, a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details), full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, authentic squadron markings, and a display stand.
This F/A-18F is a great addition to your diecast aircraft collection.
Specifications :
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Role:
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Multi-role attack and fighter
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Crew:
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F/A-18E x 1 / F/A-18F x 2
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Dimensions
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Length:
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60.3 ft (18.5 m)
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Height:
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16 ft (4.87 m)
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Wingspan:
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44.9 ft (13.68 m)
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Weight:
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Maximum Gross Take-off 66,000 lbs (29,932 kg)
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Performance
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Power Plant:
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2 x F414-GE-400 turbofans
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Thrust (Static):
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22,000 lbs (9,977kg) per engine
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Ceiling :
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50,000 ft +
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Speed:
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Mach 1.8 +
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Armament:
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1 x M61A1/A2 Vulcan 20mm cannon (internal)
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Possible External Payload:
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AIM 7 Sparrow
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AIM-120 AMRAAM
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Harpoon
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HARM
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Shrike
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SLAM
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SLAM-ER
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Walleye
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Maverick
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JSOW (Joint-Stand-Off Weapon)
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JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munitions
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An assortment of bombs, mines and rocket
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