Description
- Air Power Series
- Realistic collectible model
- Diecast & plastic parts.
- Opening canopy
- Stand included.
- Measures approximately: 9.25” L x 6.25” Wingspan
- Box dimensions: 10.2” x 10.2” x 3.4”
- Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 18 years and above.
The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet is a supersonic twin engine all-weather night fighter and attack aircraft. The F/A-18s first flew in November 1978 and the first production flight on April 12, 1980. The first 380 aircraft were F/A-18As and in September 1987 production switched to the F/A-18C. Variants A and C are single-seat aircraft while B and D are tandem-seats. The Hornet can operate from either aircraft carriers or land bases.
In the Fall of 2010 the VFA-195 “Dambusters” began to convert to the new F/A-18E Super Hornet. VFA-195 became the first unit to fully equip with the F/A-18E. The callsign for VFA-195 for the CAG aircraft NF400 1648899 is “Chippy” so the name “Chippy Ho” was a natural, similar to “Tally Ho”. There have been 3 “Chippy Ho” marked F-18C’s, Bu. No’s 163758, 164899 and 164905. VFA-195 became the “Dambusters” because they took part in busting dams in the Korean War.
This Hobby Master model is a replica of F/A-18C Hornet NF 400 (Bureau Number 1648899) “Chippy Ho” and was the Carrier Air Group aircraft for Carrier Air Wing 5 (CVS-5) abord USS George Washington in 2010.
As with most Hobby Master models this F/A-18C features engraved panel lines, antennas, surface details an opening canopy, a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details), weapons complement, pilot figure, optional-position landing gear, authentic squadron markings, and a display stand.
Specifications :
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Role: |
Fighter/Attack |
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Manufactured: |
1980 to 1987 |
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Numbers Produced: |
A – 371 |
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B – 40 |
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Crew: |
A – 1 |
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B – 2 |
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Dimensions |
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Length: |
56 ft 0 in (17.07 m) |
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Wingspan: |
40 ft 8 in (12.4 m) |
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Folded: |
27 ft 6 in (8.38 m) |
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Height: |
15 ft 4 in (4.66 m) |
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Weight: |
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Empty: |
28,000 lbs (12,700 kg) |
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Gross: |
38,000 lbs (17,240 kg) |
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Maximum Take off: |
56,000 lb (25,400 kg) |
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Performance |
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Engines: |
2 X GE F404-GE turbofans producing 10,600 lb.s.t. dry & 15,800 lb.s.t with afterburning per engine |
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Fuel: |
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Internal: |
1,670 U.S. gal (6,322 l) |
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External: |
As many as 3 X 330 U.S. gal (1,249 l) drop tanks |
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Maximum Fuel: |
2,660 U.S. gal (10,070 l) |
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Maximum Speed: |
Mach 1.8 1,190 mph (1,915 km/h) @ 35,000 ft (10,670 m) |
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Landing Speed: |
150 mph (241.4 km/h) |
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Combat Ceiling: |
50,000 ft (15,240 m) |
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Maximum Range: |
2,875 miles (4,627 km) |
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Armament: |
1 X 20 mm M61A1 cannon in nose Plus |
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Hard Points: |
4 X under-wing |
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2 X fuselage corner stations |
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1 X center-line |
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2 X wing-tip |
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To carry AIM-9 Sidewinder Missiles Or |
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AIM-7 Sparrow Missiles Plus |
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Up to 3 external fuel tanks and other assorted ordnance |
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