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RAAF F/A-18B Hornet 2 OCU “Classic Hornet 1985-2019” Williamtown Hobby Master HA3545 scale 1:72
RAAF F/A-18B Hornet 2 OCU “Classic Hornet 1985-2019” Williamtown Hobby Master HA3545 scale 1:72
Highly detailed model airplane
Highly detailed model airplane
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RAAF F/A-18B Hornet 2 OCU “Classic Hornet 1985-2019” Williamtown Hobby Master HA3545 scale 1:72
Highly detailed model airplane
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.
IThe RAAF 2 Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) role is to train military pilots how to handle and use whatever the present day aircraft is in use. 2019 marks the 35th anniversary of the F/A-18B Hornet in service with the RAAF 2 Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) and at the end of 2019 will beretired in preparation for the F-35. To honor the service and final year of the Hornet F/A-18B received a special Tiger paint scheme. This aircraft was delivered in 1988 and has been with 2 OCU since 1995.
Specifications for the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A/B
Role – Fighter/Attack
Manufactured – 1980 to 1987
Numbers Produced
A – 371
B – 40
Crew
A – 1
B – 2
Dimensions
Length – 56 ft 0 in (17.07 m)
Wingspan – 40 ft 8 in (12.4 m)
Height – 15 ft 4 in (4.66 m)
Additional Info
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Stock#HA3545-
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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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CountryAustralia
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.