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Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet 1/72 Scale Diecast Model VFA-31 “Tomcatters”, Tail Code AJ/100, CAG, US Navy, 2011 Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA5127
AUD $285.00
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Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, VFA-31 “Tomcatters”, US Navy – HA5127
Length | 25.4 cm | 10.0 in |
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Wingspan | 18.9 cm | 7.4 in |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Undercarriage displayable extended or retracted
- Canopy displayable open or closed
- Removable crew figurine
- Optional ordnance
- Display stand included.
Hobby Master HA5127 1/72 Air Power Series
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA5127 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the F/A-18E Super Hornet tail code AJ/100, CAG aircraft of VFA-31 “Tomcatters”, US Navy, at the time deployed with Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8) aboard the USS George HW Bush (CVN-77), Mediterranean Sea 2011.
VFA-31 “Tomcatters”
It is the second oldest active US Navy squadron, established as VF-1B on July 1, 1935. Designated as VF-31 in 1948, It operated the F-14A/D from 1981 until 2006, when it transitioned to the F/A-18E Hornet, and its name changed to VFA-31. The unit is currently stationed at NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, Virginia, flying the F/A-18E Super Hornet.
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
The Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is an American twin-engine carrier-capable multi-role monoplane fighter, larger and more advanced than the F/A-18 C/D. The main variants are the F/A-18E (single-seat), F/A-18F (tandem-seat) and electronic warfare (EA-18G Growler). Designed for the US Navy, it first flew on November 29, 1995, entering service in September 2001 with VFA-115. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is the only other operator.
The F/A 18E/F uses two General Electric F414 after-burning axial-flow turbofan engines mounted side by side in the rear of the fuselage. The armament consists of one cannon in the nose. Eleven external hardpoints can carry up to 8,050 kgs (17,750 lbs) of stores.
Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet 1/72 Scale Diecast Model VFA-31 “Tomcatters”, Tail Code AJ/100, CAG, US Navy, 2011 Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA5127
AUD $285.00
In stock