- Air Power Series
- Highly detailed realistic collectible model
- Diecast & plastic parts.
- Full weapons compliment
- Display stand included.
- 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.
The filming of “Top Gun Maverick” in 2019 coincided with the 50th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC) at NAS Fallon, NV. Due to production delays and Covid the movie wasn’t released until 2022. During the filming 3 F/A-18s were used for various scenes with two aircraft wearing the same numbers 00 and pilot’s name under the cockpit. Altogether there were three aircraft used during the filming, two F/A-18Es (165636 first and then 165667) and one F/A-18F (165796) with the latter one used to film with Tom Cruise in the backseat.
This Hobby Master model is replica of Boeing F/A-18F Bureau Number 165796 of Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC) at NAS Fallon, NV The aircraft was used in the filming of Top Gun: Maverick.
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.
