McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet “35th Anniversary”, 2OCU, RAAF 1/72 Scale Diecast Model Hobby Master HA3545
AUD $175.00
In stock
Hobby Master HA3545 – 1/72 Scale F/A-18B Hornet Diecast Model
1/72 Scale Air Power Series
| Length | 23.7 cm | 9.33 in | Approx |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.0 cm | 6.70 in | Approx |
Model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Canopy displayable open or closed
- Removable pilot and crew figurines
- Optional ordnance
- Undercarriage displayable extended or retracted
- Display stand included.
1/72 Scale McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet, RAAF – Hobby Master HA3545
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Classic Hornet
The McDonnell Douglas 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. Developed from the YF-17 by Northrop in partnership with McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) who purchased Northrop’s interests in 1985.
Main variants were the single-seat F/A-18A and upgraded F/A-18C, the tandem-seat -B and upgraded -D is either a trainer or all-weather strike aircraft. Production ended in 2,000 with 1,480 airframes built.
Construction is mainly of aluminium alloy and carbon fibre composites with a semi-monocoque fuselage, mid-mounted cantilevered trapezoidal wings, and leading-edge extensions (LEX). Tail unit has twin outward canted fins and horizontal stabilators. The retractable undercarriage is a tricycle type.
Powered by two General Electric F404-GE-402 afterburning turbofan engines, the F/A-18 has a cruise speed of 1,062 km/h (660 mph), a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h (1,190 mph), a 15,000 m (50,000 ft) service ceiling and range of 2,017 km (1,253 mi).
Armament consists of a single internal nose-mounted 20 mm (0.787 in) M61A1 Vulcan 6-barrel rotary cannon. With nine external hard-points, able to carry up to 6,200 kg (13,700 lb) of payload, one on each wingtip, two under each wing, and three under-fuselage. Ordnance included air-to-air, air-to-surface, anti-shipping, decoy and cruise missiles, guided and unguided bombs, rockets, mission-specific pods, and drop tanks.
Tiger Scheme
In 2019, the RAAF celebrated the F/A-18B Hornets 35 years of service and retirement. To commemorate this occasion A21-116, of 2OCU, a fighter training unit stationed at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, received a special Tiger paint scheme. The unit will begin to transition to the F-35A in early 2020.
The tiger motif derives from the use of football team logos in RAAF fighter squadron markings, with 2OCU, using the Richmond VFL team Tiger logo.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet “35th Anniversary”, 2OCU, RAAF 1/72 Scale Diecast Model Hobby Master HA3545
AUD $175.00
In stock