- 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.
F/A-18B 161217 c/n 0016 (B003) was the third pre-production two-seat TF-18A built that later became known as F/A-18Bs. F/A-18B 161217 had been assigned to VFA-125 “Rough Raiders” but in 1994 it was assigned to the NASA Dryden Research Center, later known as the Neil Armstrong Research Center. In July 2001 161217 moved to NASA Edwards AFB with the registration of N852NA. 161217 acted as a chase aircraft equipped with cameras that could send live video back to engineers who could watch what was happening in real time.
This Hobby Master model is a replica of F/A-18B Hornet N852NA used by NASA. Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards AFB, CA 2012
As with most Hobby Master models this F/A-18B 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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