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CF-18B Hornet AETE Canadian Armed Forces Hobby Master HA3522 Scale 1:72
Highly detailed Hobby Master
CF-18B Hornet AETE Canadian Armed Forces
Hobby Master Item: HA3522
1:72 Scale
CF-18B Hornet AETE Canadian Armed Forces
Hobby Master Item: HA3522
1:72 Scale
Details
Highly detailed Hobby Master
CF-18B Hornet AETE Markings Canadian Armed Forces
Hobby Master Item: HA3522
1:72 Scale
Professionally painted
Great attention to detail
All markings are Tampoed (pad applied)
Option to display the model on a stand that is provided
Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions
Canopy can be displayed open or closed
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic
Highly collectable
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 with the capability of in
flight refueling. A total of 1,480 A-D variants were built.
Canadian Armed Forces AETE (Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment) is located at CFB
old Lake, Alberta as part of 4 Wing. Also located there are No. 409 and No. 410 Squadrons.
AETE is responsible for flight tests as well as ground test for all types of aircraft operated by the
Canadian Forces as well as some civil flight testing. This McDonnell Douglas CF-18B (CF-188B)
was taken on strength March 15, 1983 and spent time with 410 Squadron and/or AETE. In May
2006 the aircraft received its one-off paint schemes.
Specifications McDonnell Douglas CF-18 (officially CF-188)
General characteristics
Number of aircraft purchased – 62 A / 18 B
Crew - 1x CF-18A / 2 x CF-18B
Additional Info
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Stock#HA3522
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:72
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MaterialN/A
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraModern
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AircraftF-18 (Hornet)
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PropulsionJet-Powered
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RoleFighter / Interception
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CountryCanada
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.