- 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.
The 242 Squadron began in 1943 as VMTB 242 equipped with Grumman TBM-3 Avengers using Bugs Bunny riding a torpedo as their patch. In 1960 the unit became Marine Attack Squadron 242 flying A-4D Skyhawks, in 1964 they became VMA(AW)-242 equipped with A-6A Intruders. During the Vietnam War they became known as the “Batmen” and later just “Bats”. In 1977 they equipped with the newer A-6E that they flew until 1990 when the F/A-18D arrived. F/A-18D Hornet 165685 joined VMFA(AW)-242 “Bats” on April 28, 2012 becoming DT-01 in July that year.
This Hobby Master model is a replica of F/A-18D Hornet Bureau Number 165685 from US Marine Corps Squadron VMFA(AW)-242 “Bats” based in Yakota AB, Japan, August 2020.
As with most Hobby Master models this F/A-18D 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.
Great care should be taken when handling this model. This F/A-18C is a worthy addition to your diecast aircraft collection.
Specifications :
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Role:
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supersonic twin engine all-weather night fighter and attack aircraft
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Crew:
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1 x F/A-18C, 2 x F/A-18D (Pilot and Weapons Systems Officer – WSO)
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Dimensions
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Length:
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56 ft (17.1 m)
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Wingspan With AAMs:
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40 ft 5 in (12.31 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 (4.7 m)
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Weight:
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Empty:
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23,000 lb (10,400 kg)
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Loaded:
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36,970 lb (16,770 kg)
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Maximum Take off:
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51,900 lb (23,500 kg)
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Performance
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Power Plant:
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2 x General Electric F404-GE-402 turbofan
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Dry Thrust:
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11,000 lbf (48.9 kN) per engine
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After Burner Thrust:
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17,750 lbf (79.2 kN) per engine
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Maximum Speed:
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Mack 1.8 (1,190 mph) (1,915 km/h) @ 40,000 ft (12,190 m)
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Range:
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1,089 nmi (1,250 miles) (2,000 km) with 2 x AIM-9s
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Combat Radius:
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400 nmi (460 miles) (740 km) air-to-air missions
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Ferry Range:
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1,800 nmi (2,070 miles) (3,330 km)
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Service Ceiling:
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50,000 ft (15,240 m)
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Rate of Climb:
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50,000 ft/min (254 m/s)
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Armament:
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1 x 20 mm M61 Vulcan cannon mounted in nose with 578 rounds
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9 x Hardpoints - a capacity of 13,700 lb (6,215 kg) with external fuel tanks and ordnance
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2 x wingtip missile launch rails
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4 x under-wing
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3 x under-fuselage
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Rockets:
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2.75 inch (70 mm) Hydra 70 rockets
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5 inch (127 mm) Zuni rockets
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Missiles:
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Air-To-Air
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4 x AIM-9 Sidewinders or
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4 x AIM-132 ASRAAM or
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4 x IRIS-T or 4 x AIM-120 AMRAAM and 2 x AIM-7 Sparrow or
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Additional - 2 x AIM-120 AMRAAM
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Air-To-Surface:
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AGM-65 Maverick
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Standoff Land Attack Missiles (SLAM-ER)
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AGM-88 HARM Anti-radiation Missile (ARM)
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AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW)
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Taurus Missile (Cruise Missile)
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Anti-ship:
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AGM-84 Harpoon
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Bombs:
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JDAM Precision-Guided Munition (PGM)
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Paveway series of Laser-guided bombs
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Mk. 80 series of unguided iron bombs
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CBU-87 cluster bombs
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CBU-89 gator mine
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CBU-97
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Mk. 20 Rockeye II
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B61/Mk. 57 nuclear bombs
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Others:
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SUU-42A Flares/Infrared decoys dispenser pod and chaff pod Or
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Electronic countermeasures (ECM) pod Or
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AN/AAS-38 Nite Hawk targeting pod (USN only) to be replaced by AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR Or
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LITENING targeting pod (only used by USMC, Royal Australian Air Force, Spanish Air Force and Finnish Air Force) Or
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Up to 3 x 330 US gallons (270 imp gallons / 1,200 liters) Sargent Fletcher drop tanks for ferry flight Or Extended range/loitering time
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Avionics:
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Hughes APG-73 radar
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ROVER (Remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receiver) antenna for use by USN F/A-18C strike fighter squadrons
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Inertial Navigation System (INS)
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GPS
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2 x mission computers
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HUD (Head Up Display) cockpit display
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Very High Frequency (VHF) omni-directional landing system
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Multiple-functioning Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) display
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