Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Diecast Model

McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) CF-18 Hornet – RCAF "NORAD 60th Anniversary", 2018

1:72 Scale.  Length: 9.25".  Wingspan: 6.25"


Limited production of approximately 600 models worldwide

Canadian CF-188 Hornet 188776 was chosen to receive a special paint scheme to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command). NORAD is an agreement between Canada and the United States of America that monitors and defends North America against any hostile aerial aggression. More commonly known as a CF-18 in Canada 188776 will be the 2018 demonstration aircraft that will fly in air shows throughout Canada and the U.S. It will be piloted by Captain Stefan “Porcelain” Porteous, a ten year veteran. NORAD’s motto is “We Have the Watch”.

The McDonnell Douglas (Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet is a supersonic, twin-engine, all-weather night fighter and attack aircraft flown by the U.S Navy, U.S Marine Corps and other allied nations. The F/A-18 was first flown on November 18, 1978 with the first production flight taking place on April 12, 1980. The first 380 F/A-18s were the A version and in September 1987 production switched to the F/A-18C. Variants A and C are single-seat while B and D variants are tandem-seats. The Hornet can operate from either aircraft carriers or land bases and have the capability of in-flight refueling. A total of 1,480 A-D variants were built.


Hobby Master offers a wide selection of quality, pre-assembled, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted to a high level of accuracy using specifications of the original aircraft. They are constructed with precision-made diecast metal and some plastic components.

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