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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet 1/72 Scale Diecast Model VFA-81 “Sunliners”, Tail Code AA/410, “MiG Killer”, USN, Operation Desert Storm, 1991 Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA3571
AUD $197.00
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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, VFA-81, USN – HA3571
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 HA3571 1/72 Air Power Series
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA3571 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the F/A-18C Hornet “MiG Killer” BuNo 163502 of VFA-81 “Sunliners”, Tail Code AA/410, USN. Deployed with Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) aboard the USS Saratoga (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm 1991.
MiG Kill
On January 17, 1991, at Operation Desert Storm’s opening, while on a bombing mission with two other aircraft, LCDR Mark Fox (AA 401) and Lt. Nick Mongillo (AA 410) engaged two MiG-21s shooting both down. The only USN air-to-air victories, both these aircraft are preserved at Pensacola.
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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-18C Hornet 1/72 Scale Diecast Model VFA-81 “Sunliners”, Tail Code AA/410, “MiG Killer”, USN, Operation Desert Storm, 1991 Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA3571
AUD $197.00
In stock