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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet 1/72 Scale Diecast Model No.77 Sqn, RAAF, “77th Anniversary” Brand: Herpa Wings SKU: HE580601
AUD $190.00
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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, No.77 Sqn, RAAF – HE580601
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 and crew figurines
- Optional ordnance
- Undercarriage and air break displayable extended or retracted
- Display stand not included.
Herpa Wings HE580601
Herpa Wing HE580601 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the F/A-18A Hornet, s/n A21-39, in the 77th-anniversary celebratory colour scheme of No.77 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), 2019.
No.77 Squadron, RAAF
No. 77 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force unit based at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW, Australia and is currently transitioning from the F/A-18A Hornet to the F-35 Lighting II. Established in early 1942, and served in the South-West Pacific theatre of operations during World War II, the occupation of Japan, the Korean War, the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation. More recently, the War in Afghanistan and Military intervention against ISIL.
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 took place 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 in 1985.
The main variants were the single-seat F/A-18A and upgraded F/A-18C; the tandem-seat -B and upgraded -D are either trainers 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, carrying up to 6,200 kg (13,700 lb) of stores.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet 1/72 Scale Diecast Model No.77 Sqn, RAAF, “77th Anniversary” Brand: Herpa Wings SKU: HE580601
AUD $190.00
In stock