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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet 1/72 Scale Diecast Model “Final Flight”, S/N A21-117, No. 75 Sqn, RAAF, November 2021 Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA3570
AUD $182.00
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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, No. 75 Sqn, RAAF – HA3570
Length | 23.7 cm | 9.3 in | Approx |
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Wingspan | 17.0 cm | 6.7 in | Approx |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Canopy displayable open or closed
- Removable pilot figurine
- Undercarriage displayable extended or retracted
- Display stand included.
Hobby Master HA3570 1/72 Air Power Series
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA3570 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the F/A-18B Hornet serial number A21-117 of No. 75 Sqn, RAAF with “Final Flight” tail scheme, November 2021.
Magpie Hornet
The Royal Australian Air Force retired the F/A-18A/B “Classic” Hornet during a farewell ceremony at RAAF Williamtown on November 29, 2021. The aircraft that took part in the ceremony were from No. 75 Squadron, the last unit to operate the Hornet.
The next day, the last eight F/A-18s, including A21-117, were ferried from RAAF Base Tindal, home of No. 75 Squadron, to RAAF Base Williamtown, marking the last operational flight.
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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Classic Hornet
The F/A-18 Hornet is an American carrier-capable, all-weather multi-role fighter. The first flight occurred on November 18, 1978, entering operational service in January 1983 with VMFA-314. It was developed from the YF-17 by Northrop in partnership with McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing), who purchased Northrop’s interests. The main variants were the single-seat F/A-18A and upgraded F/A-18C, the tandem-seat -B and upgraded -D, a trainer or all-weather strike aircraft. Production ended in 2,000 with 1,480 airframes built.
The F/A-18 uses two General Electric F404-GE-402 after-burning turbofan engines. The armament consists of a single internal nose-mounted cannon. With nine external hardpoints, able to carry up to 6,200 kg (13,700 lb) of payload,
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet 1/72 Scale Diecast Model “Final Flight”, S/N A21-117, No. 75 Sqn, RAAF, November 2021 Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA3570
AUD $182.00
In stock