Description
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Diecast Model
McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18B Hornet – 2 Operational Conversion Unit (OCU), RAAF, "Classic Hornet 1985-2019", RAAF Base Williamtown
1:72 Scale. Length: 9.25". Wingspan: 6.75"
Limited production of approximately 750 models worldwide
The role of 2 Operational Conversion Unit (2 OCU) is to train military pilots how to fly aircraft in use by the RAAF. 2019 marks the 35th anniversary of the F/A-18 Hornet in service with 2 OCU and at the end of 2019 it will be retired in preparation for the F35. To honor the service and final year of the Hornet, F/A-18B Hornet A21-116 received a special Tiger paint scheme. This F/A-18 was delivered in 1988 and has been with 2 OCU since 1995.
The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet is a supersonic, twin-engine, all-weather fighter and attack aircraft flown by the US Navy, US 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.
This model of an F/A-18 Hornet features:
Opening canopy
Detailed cockpit with removable pilot figure
Realistic panel lines
Historically accurate pad printed graphics
Optional open or closed airbrake
Removable weapons and external fuel tanks
Optional extended landing gear
Display stand
Box with F/A-18 Hornet artwork
Category: Hobby Master 1:72 Military Aircraft Models
Not suitable for children under the age of 14
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