HA3524 hobby master F/A-18D Hornet 9th Squadron, Kuwait Air Force, 1990s. HA3524 1:72 F/A-18D Hornet 9th Squadron, Kuwait Air Force, 1990s. HA3524 1:72 F/A-18D Hornet 9th Squadron, Kuwait Air Force, 1990s. HA3524 1:72 F/A-18D Hornet 9th Squadron, Kuwait Air Force, 1990s. HA3524 1:72 F/A-18D Hornet 9th Squadron, Kuwait Air Force, 1990s. HA3524 1:72 F/A-18D Hornet 9th Squadron, Kuwait Air Force, 1990s. HA3524 1:72
F/A-18D Hornet 9th Squadron, Kuwait Air Force, 1990s. HA3524 1:72

F/A-18D Hornet 9th Squadron, Kuwait Air Force, 1990s. HA3524 1:72

Highly detailed Hobby Master die-cast metal model.
F/A-18D Hornet 9th Squadron, Kuwait Air Force, 1990s.
Item: HA3524
1:72 Scale
Details
Highly detailed Hobby Master die-cast metal model. F/A-18D Hornet 9th Squadron, Kuwait Air Force, 1990s. Item: HA3524 1:72 Scale 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. 9 Squadron Kuwait Air Force is stationed at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base along with 25 Squadron. As of 2008 these squadrons are equipped with approximately 28 McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Cs and 8 D variants. The D aircraft were produced in 1991 – 1992, KAFD001 – KAFD008 with numbers 441 through 448. After the liberation of Kuwait from Iragi forces the Kuwait AF flew missions over Iraq as part of Operation Southern Watch and have participated in several military exercises with other Gulf air forces. 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
  • Stock#
    HA3524
  • Brand
    Hobby Master
  • Country of Manufacture
    N/A
  • Scale
    1:72
  • Material
    N/A
  • Aircraft Type
    Fixed-Winged
  • Era
    Modern
  • Aircraft
    F-18 (Hornet)
  • Propulsion
    Jet-Powered
  • Role
    Fighter / Interception
  • Country
    Kuwait
Warning: Choking Hazard! Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.
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