Product Description
- The Eagles' Super Hornet, a familiar sight in Iwakuni, makes an appearance
- This is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit of the US Navy's carrier-based fighter, the F/A-18E Super Hornet.
[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 said to be capable of housing most of the weapons used by the United States.
- It is a multirole aircraft capable of performing a variety of missions, demonstrating its versatile capabilities.
- Founded in 1942 as VT-11, it became VA-12A in 1946 and VA-115 in 1948, and expanded into attack squadron VFA-115 in 1996. The Eagles have operated the F/A-18E since 2002.
- It is deployed at Iwakuni Air Base in Japan and is well known 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 finished overall length is 253mm, and the sharp parts reproduce the current aircraft in detail.
- 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, creating a powerful finish.
- Markings are taken from aircraft belonging to the U.S. Navy attack squadron VFA-115 Eagles based at Iwakuni Base in Japan.
- The eagle markings on the tail are reproduced using 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/A18-E Super Hornet in 1/72 scale
- Finished total length is 253mm
- Markings are selected from VFA-115 Eagles aircraft
- Decals are made by Cartograf
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Item Size/Weight : 38.2 x 25.3 x 7.3 cm / 413g
Product Specifications
- Item code
- AE-40
- JAN code
- 4545782116243
Purchase Information
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