Product Description
- The Super Hornet, well known in Japan as it is stationed in Iwakuni, is now available in 1/72 scale from Platz.
[About the actual machine]
- The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet was developed as an advanced version of the F/A-18C/D Hornet and began deployment in 1999.
- Compared to the C/D type, the aircraft is larger and the fuel tank capacity is increased, resulting in an increased range.
- Equipped with two F414-GE400 turbofan engines.
- In addition to the fixed armament of one 20mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon, the enlarged aircraft has been equipped with a total of 11 hardpoints, which are capable of carrying most of the weapons used by the United States, including air-to-air missiles such as the AIM-120A, air-to-surface missiles such as the AGM-65E, and bombs.
- It is a multirole aircraft capable of performing a variety of missions, demonstrating its versatile capabilities.
- The U.S. Navy's attack squadron VFA-27, founded in 1967, has operated the F/A-18E since 2004.
- Deployed at Iwakuni Air Base in Japan, it has become a familiar expectation in Japan.
[About the model]
- This is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the US Navy's carrier-based fighter, the F/A-18 Super Hornet.
- Models a single-seat F/A-18E.
- The overall length of the finished product is 253mm, and the sharp parts reproduce the appearance of the current model in detail. Not only the fuselage shape, but also the panel lines are also clearly expressed.
- Also, don't miss the detailed mechanical legs and cockpit interior.
- A wide variety of weapons such as missiles mounted under the wings are included in the set, creating a powerful finish.
- Markings are taken from aircraft belonging to the U.S. Navy attack squadron VFA-27 Royal Maces stationed at Iwakuni Base, Japan.
- The tail markings and other markings on various parts of the aircraft as of 2024 are reproduced with decals made by Cartograf of Italy.
- Of course, the instructions and packaging are original Platz Japanese instructions.
- A must-have kit for any airplane enthusiast.
[Major features]
- Reproduce the F/A-18E Super Hornet in 1/72 scale
- Markings are selected from the latest 2024 VFA-27 Royal Maces aircraft.
- Finished total length is 253mm
- Decals are made by Cartograf
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )
Item Size/Weight : 38.1 x 25.2 x 7.4 cm / 414g
Product Specifications
- Item code
- AE-38
- JAN code
- 4545782114539
Purchase Information
This item is limited to 3 per household.