The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft (hence the F/A designation). Designed by McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing) and Northrop (now part of Northrop Grumman), the F/A-18 was derived from the latter's YF-17 in the 1970s for use by the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The Hornet is also used by the air forces of several other nations, and since 1986, by the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels.
The F/A-18 was designed to be a highly versatile aircraft due to its avionics, cockpit displays, and excellent aerodynamic characteristics, with the ability to carry a wide variety of weapons. The aircraft can perform fighter escort, fleet air defence, suppression of enemy air defences, air interdiction, close air support, and aerial reconnaissance. Its versatility and reliability have proven it to be a valuable carrier asset, though it has been criticised for its lack of range and payload compared to its earlier contemporaries, such as the Grumman F-14 Tomcat in the fighter and strike fighter role, and the Grumman A-6 Intruder and LTV A-7 Corsair II in the attack role.
The Hornet first saw combat action during the 1986 United States bombing of Libya and subsequently participated in the 1991 Gulf War and 2003 Iraq War.
This F18-C is a great flying, highly detailed scale jet and has great presence in the air.
Specifications:
Length: 2200mm
Wingspan: 1675mm
Weight: 15.45kg
Turbine: 140N to 160N
You can select from a base ARF up to full PNP version. Please call/email to discuss (price shown is the full PNP version).
Plug and Play Jets come with the following as standard/factory fitted (depending on model):
- Landing Gear, Gear Doors and Air/Speed Brakes (were applicable)
- Custom paint (out of the mould) includes insignia etc.
- Light System
- Smoke System
- All Servos (HV, High Torque), linkages and control horns
- Retract/Brake Valve system and Digital Sequencer (controls retracts, brakes, nose leg centering on retraction, fail-safe, battery voltage, optional RPM and pressure indication)
- Fuel Tanks (plumbed system)
- Full Servo Lead Set
- Scale Cockpit
- Bubble Trap
- Fuel Filler
- Air System Filler
Jetlegend F-18-C 1:8
- Brands Jetlegend
- Product Code:Jetlegend F-18-C 1:8
- Availability:In Stock
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£5,153.00
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