Product Description

── Modeled 1/72 Super Hornet with markings familiar in Japan !!

[About the actual machine]
--The carrier-based fighter-bomber operated by the US Navy is the F / A-18E / F Super Hornet, which has been deployed since 1999.
--Born based on the F / A-18C / D Hornet with improved capabilities.
――In addition to extending the fuselage by 86 cm compared to the C / D, the size has been increased by increasing the wing area. The engine is F414-GE-400 and the thrust is increased by more than 20%.
――As a result, in addition to improving athletic performance, the payload has also increased by 30%, making it possible to carry 8 tons of weapons.
--The first flight was in November 1995. The other 11 pylon equipped with the M61A1 Vulcan cannon as a fixed weapon can be equipped with air-to-air missiles such as the AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-120 AMRAAM, as well as conventional bombs and guided bombs. Demonstrate high ability as a fighter.
――In the US Navy, it is operated as the main force of the aircraft carrier aviation corps.

[About the model]
-The model is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the F / A-18F Super Hornet, a masterpiece carrier-based fighter attack aircraft of the US Navy on 1/72 scale.
――F / A-18 The double-seat F type is modeled in the Super Hornet.
-The kit reproduces the shape of the aircraft with a sharp expression.
――Not only the shape but also the reproduction of the panel line is delicate and enhances the reality of the finish.
――The finished total length is about 25 cm, and the wingspan is about 19 cm.
――The cockpit where the double-seat tandem seat can be seen clearly from the canopy is eye-catching with a three-dimensional reproduction of every detail.
――For markings, select the markings of the VFA-102 Diamondbacks affiliation machine, which is familiar to Japanese fans after flying to Atsugi base. Contains 3 types of markings.
-Colorful markings with a white diamond pattern on the red back enhance the attractiveness of the finish.
――The instruction manual is a Japanese version produced by Platts, so it is safe to assemble.
--Uses German level parts.

[Major features]
--Reproduce the F / A-18F Super Hornet on 1/72 scale
--Plastic model assembly kit with a total length of about 25 cm
--Japanese manual produced by Platts, original package
--Select the VFA-102 Diamondbacks affiliation machine for marking
--The decal is made by Cartograph

Product Specifications

Country

USA

Item code

PGRV-01

JAN code

4545782075298

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