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RCAF Canada CFA-18A NORAD 60th Anniversary 2018 HA3542 scale 1:72
RCAF Canada CFA-18A NORAD 60th Anniversary 2018 Hobby Master HA3542 scale 1:72
Highly detailed model airplane
Highly detailed model airplane
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RCAF Canada CFA-18A NORAD 60th Anniversary 2018 Hobby Master HA3542 scale 1:72
Highly detailed model airplane
Country: RCAF
Aircraft: CF/A-18 Hornet
Item#: HA3542
Scale: 1:72
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 CF-188 Hornet 188776 was chosen to receive a special paint scheme to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command). NORAD is an agreement between Canada and the United States of America that monitors and defends North America against any hostile aerial aggression. More commonly known as a CF-18 in Canada 188776 will be the 2018 Demonstration aircraft that will fly in air shows throughout Canada and the U.S.. It will be piloted by Captain Stefan “Porcelain” Porteous, a ten year veteran. NORAD’s motto - We Have the Watch.
Specifications for the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C/D Hornet
Role - supersonic twin engine all-weather night fighter and attack aircraft
Crew – 1 x F/A-18C, 2 x F/A-18D (Pilot and Weapons Systems Officer – WSO)
Dimensions
Length – 56 ft (17.1 m)
Wingspan
With AAMs – 40 ft 5 in (12.31 m)
Folded – 27 ft 6 in (8.38 m)
Height – 15 ft 4 in (4.7 m)
Weights
Empty – 23,000 lb (10,400 kg)
Loaded – 36,970 lb (16,770 kg)
Maximum Take off – 51,900 lb (23,500 kg)
Additional Info
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Stock#HA3542
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:72
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MaterialDie-cast Metal
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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-Bomber
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CountryCanada
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.
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